New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A11638 — Relates to campaign contribution and expenditure limitations

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced July 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill sets limits on campaign contributions and expenditures.

This legislation restricts campaign contributions from businesses and individuals exceeding certain amounts, with adjustments based on the consumer price index. It aims to regulate the flow of money in political campaigns.

Summary

Prohibits campaign contributions by business entities other than a political committee; limits contributions by persons other than political parties and candidates in excess of $25,000 annually; limits contributions to political committees in excess of $2,500 annually; authorizes adjustments every two years based on the consumer price index.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A11638 do?
Prohibits campaign contributions by business entities other than a political committee; limits contributions by persons other than political parties and candidates in excess of $25,000 annually; limits contributions to political committees in excess of $2,500 annually; authorizes adjustments every two years based on the consumer price index.
Who sponsors A11638?
A11638 is sponsored by Linda Rosenthal.
What is the current status of A11638?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced July 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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