Bill > S00564

This bill establishes special campaign contribution restrictions and disclosure requirements specifically for district attorney candidates. The legislation requires candidates to disclose to the state board of elections any campaign contributions received from law firms that represent defendants in criminal proceedings or from attorneys employed by such firms. The bill creates a comprehensive "legal dealings database" that will track and publicly document legal interactions with district attorneys, including details about law firms, attorneys, and corporate entities involved in criminal proceedings. District attorney candidates are prohibited from accepting more than $320 in total contributions per calendar year from any individual or entity with "legal dealings" with a district attorney's office, with some exceptions for contributions from close family members. The bill mandates detailed reporting requirements, including the full name, address, occupation, and employer of each contributor, and requires these reports to be submitted to the board of elections in a clear, legible format. The primary goal appears to be increasing transparency and preventing potential conflicts of interest by limiting financial connections between district attorney candidates and entities involved in criminal defense.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S564