Bill > S07681

This bill prohibits state and local authorities, including their subsidiaries, from retaining, contracting, employing, or designating lobbyists to engage in lobbying activities. The bill defines "lobbyist" and "lobbying" according to existing definitions in the legislative law, effectively preventing public authorities from hiring professional advocates to influence government decision-making. It also provides a mechanism for cancelling pre-existing lobbying contracts without incurring penalties, though any work completed before contract termination must still be paid for. The legislation aims to reduce potentially costly or politically influenced lobbying efforts by public entities, with the goal of increasing transparency and reducing unnecessary spending on intermediary advocacy services. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, allowing public authorities to quickly adjust their existing contractual arrangements with lobbyists.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7681