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NY A02568

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

David DiPietro

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits statewide elected officials, state officers, state employees, legislators, and legislative employees from using or directing the use of state aircraft for political purposes

  • Violations subject to civil penalties of up to $40,000 plus the value of any gift, compensation, benefit, or use of state aircraft connected to the violation

  • Violations may alternatively be referred to prosecutors and prosecuted as a Class A misdemeanor

  • Amends Section 73 of the Public Officers Law by adding this as a new subdivision 18

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits a statewide elected official, state officer or employee, member of the legislature or legislative employee to use state aircraft for political purposes; provides a violation of such restriction constitutes a class A misdemeanor.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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