Prohibits soliciting funds within 15 miles of the New York state Capitol during legislative sessions.

The bill amends the legislative law and the election law to prohibit any person or entity from holding, participating in, or attending a function designed to solicit funds within a fifteen mile radius of the New York state Capitol whenever the legislature is in session. It also updates penalties for lobbyists and clients who fail to file timely reports or knowingly file false information. The changes include potential civil penalties and criminal charges for repeated offenses.

Prohibits soliciting funds within 15 miles of the New York state Capitol during legislative sessions.

The bill amends the legislative law and the election law to prohibit any person or entity from holding, participating in, or attending a function designed to solicit funds within a fifteen mile radius of the New York state Capitol whenever the legislature is in session. It also updates penalties for lobbyists and clients who fail to file timely reports or knowingly file false information. The changes include potential civil penalties and criminal charges for repeated offenses.