Prohibits the name of municipalities and subdivisions thereof to include the word swastika.

New York Senate Bill S03936, introduced by Senator James Skoufis on January 30, 2025, aims to prohibit municipalities and their subdivisions from using the word 'swastika' in their names. The bill was referred to the Senate Local Government Committee on January 7, 2026, and is currently pending further action.

Positive media analysis is being generated.

Although there is no direct media coverage of Bill S03936, opposition to similar bills typically centers around concerns over free speech and historical preservation. Critics may argue that such prohibitions could set a precedent for restricting the use of other symbols or words, potentially leading to debates over the limits of governmental authority in regulating public names and symbols.