NY A05843

Requires all candidates for public office, primary nomination, or party position to file sworn statements disclosing their educational background, military service history, and employment history at times prescribed by election law.

Defines "educational background" as all secondary schools and higher education institutions attended with years of attendance and graduation year; "military service history" as service duration, completion year, and final rank for state, U.S., or other military forces; and "employment history" as positions held since age 21 or within past 20 years (whichever is shorter) exceeding three months.

Requires background disclosure statements to be filed directly by the candidate only and prohibits filing by designees or committees; false statements are punishable as a class A misdemeanor.

Establishes penalties of up to $1,000 fine or one year imprisonment for knowingly and willfully violating disclosure requirements or providing false information, and up to $10,000 civil penalty for three or more violations within an election cycle.

Takes effect one year after enactment and applies to candidates in elections commencing on or after the effective date.