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NY S00591
Bill
Status
1/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Liz Krueger
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AI Summary
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Requires district attorney candidates to disclose campaign contributions from law firms representing criminal defendants and their employed attorneys to the state board of elections.
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Establishes a "legal dealings database" maintained by the board of elections containing names of law firms, attorneys, and corporate entities with criminal defense representation in New York, updated at least monthly.
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Prohibits district attorney candidates from accepting contributions exceeding $320 per calendar year from persons or entities with legal dealings in criminal cases, with exceptions for contributions from family members and self-contributions.
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Requires candidates and their committees to report all contributions with detailed information including contributor name, address, occupation, employer, and business address.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to special restrictions on campaign contributions for district attorney candidates; requires such candidates to disclose to the board of elections the acceptance of campaign contributions from any law firm that represents defendants in criminal proceedings in any court in the state or from any licensed attorney employed by such law firm.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/3/2024