NY A07914

Establishes a 25-member commission to investigate foreign influence on governmental employees and elections, with members appointed by the governor (5), assembly speaker (5), senate temporary president (5), assembly minority leader (5), and senate minority leader (5)

Directs the commission to investigate weaknesses in lobbying regulations, public corruption laws, ethics rules, and laws addressing foreign entity influence on elected officials, state employees, and election campaigns

Grants commission members subpoena power, authority to administer oaths, examine witnesses, and require production of relevant documents, with unanimous chairperson approval required for subpoenas

Requires a preliminary policy report by May 1, 2026 for consideration during the 2026 legislative session, and a final report by May 1, 2027, with both reports requiring majority commission approval

Mandates that evidence of law violations discovered during the inquiry be referred to the attorney general and appropriate law enforcement authorities for potential prosecution