Bill > A07835

This bill prohibits both the state board of elections and local boards of elections from accepting any donations from private sources to support election administration. Specifically, the bill defines "private funds" broadly to include money from individuals, corporations, business entities, nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations, and any other non-public entities. The legislation seeks to prevent external financial influence in election management by ensuring that election-related expenses and operations are funded solely through public government resources. The bill would amend the state election law by adding two new sections (3-114 and 3-228) that explicitly ban such private donations at both the state and local levels. The provisions take effect immediately upon passage, meaning election boards would be required to reject any private funding offers for election administration purposes as soon as the bill becomes law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7835