Enacts the "forfeiture of campaign finance accounts and return of contributions act".
The bill enacts the "forfeiture of campaign finance accounts and return of contributions act." It applies to individuals who hold or maintain a campaign finance account and face certain legal issues. If such individuals are indicted or charged with a crime or ethics violation and resign before adjudication, or are convicted of a disqualifying crime, their campaign accounts are forfeited. The New York state comptroller establishes a process to return forfeited funds to donors, prioritizing those who donated most recently.
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