NY S00352

Defines "intermediary" as any individual, corporation, partnership, or entity that delivers contributions to candidates or committees, or solicits contributions on their behalf, excluding family members, campaign workers, and commercial fundraising firms.

Requires intermediaries delivering $1,000 or more in aggregate contributions to provide written disclosure including contributor names, addresses, occupations, employer information for contributions of $200+, and dates contributions were received and delivered.

Mandates that candidates and committees report intermediaries delivering $1,000 or more in contributions to the state board of elections on required statements.

Requires the state board of elections to establish an intermediary reporting section on disclosure forms including the intermediary's name, address, occupation, employer, and total contribution amounts delivered.

Takes effect January 1, 2023, with a transition provision allowing contributions legally received before the effective date to be retained without penalty and requiring the state board to notify candidates and committees within thirty days of enactment.