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NY A01165
Bill
Status
1/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Jacobson
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AI Summary
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Requires affirmative consent from contributors before any recurring contributions can be charged by candidates, political campaigns, committees, party committees, and non-profit or for-profit entities.
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Prohibits recurring contributions as the default option and specifies that failing to uncheck a pre-checked box does not constitute affirmative consent.
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Mandates that all solicitations for recurring contributions disclose that contributions may be cancelled at any time and that cancellation information be provided in every communication.
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Requires receipts for initial and recurring contributions within 24 hours that clearly disclose all material terms, and mandates immediate cancellation upon contributor request.
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Imposes penalties requiring refund of all recurring contributions (excluding the initial installment) plus a civil fine equal to five times the refunded amount or $1,000, whichever is greater, for violations.
Legislative Description
Provides that entities soliciting a recurring contribution to a political campaign, political committee, party committee, or not-for-profit or for-profit entity shall receive the affirmative consent of the contributor at the time of arrangement of the recurring contribution; provides for refund of recurring contributions; provides penalties for violations.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/3/2024