Relates to the use of campaign funds for attorney's fees

This bill prohibits candidates and elected officials from using campaign funds to pay attorney fees or legal costs when defending against civil or criminal cases alleging violations of state or federal law. It directly affects candidates, public officials, and their close family members or domestic partners who face legal actions. The law bans such campaign spending except for civil cases specifically covered under Article Sixteen of the election law. This creates a clear policy change by preventing campaign money from being used for personal legal defense in most cases.