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NY S00076

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Kavanagh

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "intermediary" as any individual, corporation, partnership, political committee, or other entity that delivers contributions from another person or solicits contributions to candidates, authorized committees, or party committees

  • Excludes from the intermediary definition: family members (spouses, domestic partners, parents, children, siblings), employees, full-time volunteer campaign workers, and commercial fundraising firms retained by candidates

  • Requires intermediaries to report to recipient campaigns the contributor's name, mailing address, contribution amount, and date received for each contribution delivered

  • Mandates candidates and committees report to the State Board of Elections any intermediary who delivers or solicits contributions totaling $500 or more, including the intermediary's name, address, occupation, and employer information

  • Takes effect January 14, 2027, with the State Board of Elections authorized immediately to promulgate implementation rules and notify candidates of the new requirements

Legislative Description

Regulates political contribution activities by intermediaries; requires disclosure of certain identifying information when certain contributions are made by an intermediary to a candidate or a committee.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections1/8/2025

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