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NY S00896
Bill
Status
1/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Prohibits campaign funds from paying attorney's fees or legal costs for defending against civil or criminal actions, investigations, or prosecutions for alleged violations of state or federal law committed by candidates, public officials, party officials, or their immediate family members or domestic partners
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Provides an exception allowing campaign funds to be used for legal costs exclusively related to civil actions brought under article sixteen of the election law
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Becomes effective 60 days after enactment
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Requires the state board of elections to notify all registered campaign committees of the applicable provisions within 30 days after the act becomes law
Legislative Description
Prohibits the use of campaign funds to pay attorney's fees for certain actions brought against a candidate or public official.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/3/2024