Bill > S02224

This bill modifies reporting requirements for small nonprofits engaged in lobbying activities by raising the financial threshold for reporting from $5,000 to $10,000 specifically for nonprofits that are classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The changes apply to several aspects of lobbying registration and reporting, including biennial filings, registration fees, and reporting periods. Under the new provisions, these small nonprofit organizations will have reduced administrative burdens, as they will only need to file reports and pay registration fees if their lobbying-related compensation and expenses exceed $10,000, compared to the previous $5,000 threshold. The bill aims to provide relief to smaller nonprofit organizations by simplifying their lobbying reporting requirements while maintaining transparency in governmental lobbying activities. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill becomes law, and they apply to biennial registration periods starting in calendar year 2026 and thereafter, giving nonprofit organizations time to prepare for the new reporting standards.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2224