Prohibits contributions or donations to be made by hostile foreign nations in connection with a state or local election.

New York A07852 amends the election law to prohibit contributions or donations from hostile foreign nations in connection with state or local elections. It defines "hostile foreign nation" as Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, or any entity with operational ties to these nations. The bill makes it unlawful for such nations to contribute, donate, or promise to contribute or donate funds, or to make expenditures for political communications. Violators face a class A felony charge and a civil penalty equal to the contribution or donation amount plus a fine of up to ten thousand dollars.

Prohibits contributions or donations to be made by hostile foreign nations in connection with a state or local election.

New York A07852 amends the election law to prohibit contributions or donations from hostile foreign nations in connection with state or local elections. It defines "hostile foreign nation" as Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, or any entity with operational ties to these nations. The bill makes it unlawful for such nations to contribute, donate, or promise to contribute or donate funds, or to make expenditures for political communications. Violators face a class A felony charge and a civil penalty equal to the contribution or donation amount plus a fine of up to ten thousand dollars.