NY S08505

Prohibits state line-item appropriations, grants, or disbursements from lump sum appropriations from being directed to any organization or entity engaged in political activities

Defines "political activity" as participation or intervention in political campaigns for or against candidates, political parties, fundraising, or voter registration

Defines "candidate for public office" as any individual seeking national, state, or local elective office in primary, general, or special elections

Adds new section 53-e to the state finance law to establish this prohibition

Takes effect immediately upon passage