Establishes a commission to investigate foreign influence on governmental employees and elections.

New York S08591 establishes a commission to investigate foreign influence on governmental employees and elections. The commission will examine weaknesses in existing laws, regulations, and procedures related to public corruption, conflicts of interest, ethics, lobbying, and foreign influence. It will make recommendations for reforms and report findings to the governor and legislature. The commission will have subpoena power and must issue a preliminary report by May 1, 2026, and a final report by May 1, 2027. The act will expire six months after the final report.

Establishes a commission to investigate foreign influence on governmental employees and elections.

New York S08591 establishes a commission to investigate foreign influence on governmental employees and elections. The commission will examine weaknesses in existing laws, regulations, and procedures related to public corruption, conflicts of interest, ethics, lobbying, and foreign influence. It will make recommendations for reforms and report findings to the governor and legislature. The commission will have subpoena power and must issue a preliminary report by May 1, 2026, and a final report by May 1, 2027. The act will expire six months after the final report.