New York A02568 prohibits statewide officials and employees from using state aircraft for political purposes, with violations being a class A.

New York Assembly Bill A02568 amends the public officers law to prohibit statewide elected officials, state officers or employees, members of the legislature, or legislative employees from using or directing the use of state aircraft for political purposes. A violation of this restriction is classified as a class A misdemeanor. The bill also allows for a civil penalty of up to $40,000 for violations, with the state oversight body having jurisdiction over such matters. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York A02568 prohibits statewide officials and employees from using state aircraft for political purposes, with violations being a class A.

New York Assembly Bill A02568 amends the public officers law to prohibit statewide elected officials, state officers or employees, members of the legislature, or legislative employees from using or directing the use of state aircraft for political purposes. A violation of this restriction is classified as a class A misdemeanor. The bill also allows for a civil penalty of up to $40,000 for violations, with the state oversight body having jurisdiction over such matters. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.