New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 3597: Prohibits lobbyists who are convicted of or plead guilty to class D felonies or higher level crimes from acting as a lobbyist for a period of three years

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE

Plain-language summary

S 3597 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits lobbyists who are convicted of or plead guilty to class D felonies or higher level crimes from acting as a lobbyist for a period of three years. Primary sponsor: Gustavo Rivera (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gustavo Rivera (Democratic/Working Families). 1 co-sponsor.