S 2224 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to reporting requirements on small nonprofits

This bill (S 2224) updates reporting requirements for lobbyists representing small nonprofits that lobby government. It sets different spending thresholds: nonprofits must report if they spend over $5,000 annually on lobbying (or $10,000 for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations starting in 2026). Key changes include requiring bi-monthly reports for lobbyists exceeding thresholds, setting $200 registration fees (waived if spending stays below thresholds), and adding semi-annual client reporting for organizations spending over these limits. The bill aims to clarify when small lobbying entities must file reports and pay fees.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Assembly Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 16, 2025 Last action Apr 20, 2026

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What changed between versions

S2224A → S2224B · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends New York's lobbying reporting laws to clarify exemptions for small nonprofits and public corporations. It removes the requirement for lobbyists representing these entities to file bi-monthly reports if their spending stays below specific thresholds, while retaining the obligation to file annual biennial registration statements. The changes aim to reduce the administrative burden on small organizations without compromising transparency for larger lobbying activities.

Scope change

The bill narrows the scope of mandatory bi-monthly reporting for lobbyists representing small nonprofits and public corporations, exempting them from frequent filings if their spending remains under $5,000 or $10,000 respectively.

REQUIREMENT

Bi-monthly reporting requirements for lobbyists representing small nonprofits and public corporations were removed if their reportable compensation and expenses do not exceed $5,000 or $10,000.

ELIGIBILITY

Exemptions from registration fees were clarified to explicitly include officers, directors, and employees of public corporations acting in their official capacity.

TIMELINE

The bill reorganized the legislative text to shift from bi-monthly reporting deadlines to a focus on biennial registration cycles for exempted entities.

TECHNICAL

Section numbering and paragraph references were adjusted to align the biennial filing requirements with the updated exemption thresholds.

Floor votes · Senate May 28, 2025

How they voted

41–20

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 63

May 28, 2025

D Democratic41

40 Yea 1

97% Yea

R Republican22

1 Yea 20 Nay 1

90% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 20, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

lower

Apr 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED SENATE

upper

Mar 30, 2026

Upper · Passed

AMENDED ON THIRD READING 2224B

upper

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE

upper

May 28, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

lower

May 28, 2025

Upper · Passed

PASSED SENATE

upper

May 1, 2025

Upper · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 2224A

upper

May 1, 2025

Upper · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE

upper

Jan 16, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors