New York S08445 mandates disclosure of major contributors on independent expenditure communications.

New York S08445 amends the election law to require individuals, entities, or political committees making independent expenditures to include a disclaimer on covered communications. The disclaimer must state that the expenditure was not made in cooperation with any candidate or committee. If the independent spender has received contributions exceeding $1,000 from any person or entity in the preceding twelve months, the disclaimer must also list the top contributors. The disclosure must be prominently displayed and clearly readable or audible.

New York S08445 mandates disclosure of major contributors on independent expenditure communications.

New York S08445 amends the election law to require individuals, entities, or political committees making independent expenditures to include a disclaimer on covered communications. The disclaimer must state that the expenditure was not made in cooperation with any candidate or committee. If the independent spender has received contributions exceeding $1,000 from any person or entity in the preceding twelve months, the disclaimer must also list the top contributors. The disclosure must be prominently displayed and clearly readable or audible.