Increasing expenditure limits for candidates in response to independent expenditures exceeding certain thresholds

Summary

This bill would increase expenditure limits for candidates participating in the City’s campaign finance program if independent expenditures in an election exceed certain levels. Under the bill, when independent expenditures exceed 50 percent of the expenditure limit in a covered election, the expenditure limit for all candidates in that election would increase by 50 percent. When independent expenditures exceed 100 percent of the expenditure limit in a covered election, the expenditure limit for all candidates in that election would be lifted completely.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

Full history

1. Jan 29, 2026

   Introduced

   This Introduction was Introduced by Council

   NYC Council

2. Jan 29, 2026

   Referred to committee

   This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

   NYC Council