New York S01677 mandates affirmative consent for recurring political contributions and outlines refund procedures and penalties for violations.

New York S01677 amends the election law to require entities soliciting recurring contributions to political campaigns, political committees, party committees, or not-for-profit and for-profit entities to obtain the contributor's affirmative consent at the time of arrangement. It mandates that contributors be provided with information on how to cancel recurring contributions and requires immediate cancellation upon request. Entities violating these provisions must refund the entire contribution amount, less the initial installment, within 24 hours.

New York S01677 mandates affirmative consent for recurring political contributions and outlines refund procedures and penalties for violations.

New York S01677 amends the election law to require entities soliciting recurring contributions to political campaigns, political committees, party committees, or not-for-profit and for-profit entities to obtain the contributor's affirmative consent at the time of arrangement. It mandates that contributors be provided with information on how to cancel recurring contributions and requires immediate cancellation upon request. Entities violating these provisions must refund the entire contribution amount, less the initial installment, within 24 hours.