Local law · T2026-2554
Requiring disclosures on third-party public communications paid for with government resources
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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring disclosures on third-party public communications paid for with government resources
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would prohibit any public servant from using or authorizing the use of governmental funds or resources for third-party public communications unless the communication includes a disclosure. Third-party public communications would include any content posted on an internet website, digital application, or social media platform where the author of the content is not a public servant or agency, or the author is not clearly identified as a public servant or agency. Required disclosures would need to include the language “Paid Partnership with” followed by “the City of New York” or the name of the associated agency. This bill would make an intentional or knowing violation of this requirement by a public servant punishable as a misdemeanor. The Campaign Finance Board and the Conflicts of Interest Board would also have the power to investigate potential violations and assess civil penalties.
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Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
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Full history
- Sep 24, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Sep 22, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing on P-C Item by Comm
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
- Sep 22, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was P-C Item Laid Over by Comm
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation