NY A06494

Grants the Attorney General new authority to investigate alleged violations of the Public Officers Law and prosecute individuals believed to have committed such violations

Preserves district attorneys' existing authority to receive complaints, investigate, and prosecute crimes related to the Public Officers Law

Authorizes the Attorney General to request and receive cooperation and assistance from any state agency, department, division, board, bureau, commission, or political subdivision

Allows the Attorney General to provide assistance to district attorneys or law enforcement officials who request help investigating or prosecuting Public Officers Law violations

Updates gendered language throughout Executive Law Section 63 to gender-neutral terms (e.g., "his" to "the attorney-general's")