Resources
Lobbying and Political Activity Regulation
Legal Alerts
New NY State Department of State Reporting Requirements Effective January 1, 2021 - updated
May 4, 2021
501(c)(3) Organizations Can Support or Oppose Ballot Measures but Must Comply with IRS Limits and Campaign Finance Rules
January 22, 2021
How Do New York State Lobbying Disclosure Rules Apply to Social Media?
January 6, 2021
New NY State Lobbying Rules Take Effect
January 6, 2021
Reverted New York State Election Law Allows Employees Up to Two Hours of Paid Time Off to Vote
April 29, 2020
Policies and Procedures to Help 501(c)(3) Organizations Stay Within Limits on Partisan Political Activity During Election Season
February 10, 2020
Election Season Compliance Resources for 501(c)(3) Organizations
February 10, 2020
New York Lobbying Compliance Resources for Nonprofit Organizations
November 21, 2019
Obligations of Directors, Officers, and Managers of Organizations That Register to Lobby
November 8, 2018
Nonprofit Organizations and Legislative Lobbying FAQs - updated
November 2, 2018
Advocacy Coalition Agreements
September 25, 2017
Tips for Public Charities that Make Grants to Advocacy Groups
October 26, 2016
New Law Imposes Donor Disclosure and Other Requirements on Certain 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) Organizations
September 1, 2016
Lobbying Compliance Checklist for New York City Nonprofits
June 27, 2014
New Disclosure Requirements for Communications that Support, Oppose or Mention a NY Candidate or Ballot Proposal
June 27, 2013
NYC Campaign Finance Board Rules to Take Effect May 16, 2012
April 18, 2012