New York A04172 amends election law to restrict the use of campaign funds for personal benefit.

New York A04172 amends the election law to restrict the use of campaign funds for personal benefit. It defines personal use as expenditures for the personal benefit of a candidate, officeholder, or their immediate family. Prohibited expenditures include mortgage, rent, utilities, repairs, and improvements for personal residences, and rent or utility payments exceeding fair market value for non-residential properties. Exceptions include expenses related to specific fundraising events on organization premises.

New York A04172 amends election law to restrict the use of campaign funds for personal benefit.

New York A04172 amends the election law to restrict the use of campaign funds for personal benefit. It defines personal use as expenditures for the personal benefit of a candidate, officeholder, or their immediate family. Prohibited expenditures include mortgage, rent, utilities, repairs, and improvements for personal residences, and rent or utility payments exceeding fair market value for non-residential properties. Exceptions include expenses related to specific fundraising events on organization premises.