Bill > A07463

This bill amends the New York State election law to explicitly prohibit candidates from using campaign funds to pay settlement fees, fines, or penalties related to sexual harassment civil or criminal actions. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to section 14-130 of the election law that lists prohibited uses of campaign funds, creating a new paragraph (xii) that prevents candidates from using campaign money to cover financial consequences arising from sexual harassment allegations. This means that if a candidate is found liable in a sexual harassment case and is required to pay settlements, fines, or penalties, they cannot use funds raised for their political campaign to cover those costs. The bill is designed to ensure that campaign funds are used only for legitimate campaign or official governmental purposes, and to prevent candidates from using donor-contributed money to resolve personal legal issues related to sexual harassment. The amendment will go into effect 60 days after it becomes law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7463