New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8445: Requires disclosure of major contributors on independent expenditure communications
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8445 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on June 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires disclosure of major contributors on independent expenditure communications. Primary sponsor: Pat Fahy (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ELECTIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires disclosure of major contributors on independent expenditure communications; provides language for such disclaimers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Fahy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Erik Bottcher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
- REFERRED TO RULES