Enacts the democracy preservation act
This bill prohibits foreign-influenced business entities from contributing to or spending on New York state and local elections. It defines "foreign-influenced" as businesses where foreign owners hold ≥1% of shares (single owner) or ≥5% (multiple owners), or where foreign entities influence political decisions. Businesses making election-related spending must file a certification signed by their CEO confirming they meet the criteria. Violations carry felony charges and civil penalties, directly affecting businesses with significant foreign ownership and election committees receiving such funds.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
Jan 9, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
1 primary · 24 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Latrice Walker
DDemocratic
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
Co
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Brian Cunningham
DDemocratic
Co
Charles Lavine
DDemocratic
Co
Dana Levenberg
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Emily Gallagher
DDemocratic
Co
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
Co
Jeffrey Dinowitz
DDemocratic
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
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