Bill > S05590

This bill amends existing laws to authorize the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) to impose late fees on lobbyists and their clients who fail to complete the required online ethics training course within the specified timeframe. Currently, lobbyists and clients must complete an online ethics training course within 90 days of being listed on a registration statement and then every two years thereafter. The bill introduces a new provision allowing the commission to charge up to $25 per day for each day a lobbyist or client is late in completing the mandatory training. The training course covers various ethics-related topics, including statutes and regulations from the public officers law, election law, and legislative law, as well as advisory opinions and practical application of ethical principles. By implementing these late fees, the bill aims to encourage timely completion of ethics training and ensure that lobbyists and their clients remain informed about ethical standards in their professional activities. The bill will take effect 60 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5590