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NY A00064

NY A00064
Relates to special restrictions on campaign contributions for district attorney candidates; requires such candidates to disclose to the board of elections the acceptance of campaign contributions from any law firm that represents defendants in criminal proceedings in any court in the state or from any licensed attorney employed by such law firm.

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Introduced
01/06/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Relates to special restrictions on campaign contributions for district attorney candidates; requires such candidates to disclose to the board of elections the acceptance of campaign contributions from any law firm that represents defendants in criminal proceedings in any court in the state or from any licensed attorney employed by such law firm.

AI Summary

This bill relates to special restrictions on campaign contributions for district attorney candidates. It requires such candidates to disclose to the Board of Elections any campaign contributions they receive from any law firm that represents defendants in criminal proceedings in any court in the state of New York or from any licensed attorney employed by such law firm. The bill also requires the Board of Elections to maintain a "legal dealings database" that contains the names of those who have legal dealings with any district attorney's office in the state, including law firms, partnerships, corporate entities, and their affiliated attorneys and executives. The bill places a $320 contribution limit per calendar year from any person or entity with legal dealings with a district attorney's office to a district attorney candidate.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

referred to election law (on 01/05/2022)
(1 Companion Bills)

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