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NY A07465

NY A07465
Prohibits persons who are or have ever been foreign agents from holding public office and political party positions; defines "foreign agent".


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Introduced
05/06/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public officers law and the election law, in relation to prohibiting foreign agents from holding public office and political party positions The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend New York's public officers law and election law to prohibit individuals who are or have ever been "foreign agents" from holding public office or political party positions. The term "foreign agent" is defined as a person who acts at the order, request, or under the direction or control of a foreign government, organization, or person outside of the United States, or who is controlled or subsidized in major part by a foreign entity. The bill aims to prevent foreign influence in New York's government and political institutions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

referred to governmental operations (on 01/08/2020)

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