Bill > A00585

This bill repeals Title 2 of Article 14 of the New York State election law, which relates to public financing of election campaigns. Public financing typically involves government funds being used to support political candidates' campaign expenses, helping to reduce the influence of private donors and potentially leveling the playing field for candidates with fewer financial resources. By completely removing this entire section of the election law, the bill effectively eliminates the existing public campaign financing system in New York. The bill is straightforward, with only two sections: the first section repealing the entire title, and the second section specifying that the act will take effect immediately upon becoming law. This means that once signed, the public financing provisions will no longer be in effect, potentially changing how political campaigns are funded in the state.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A585