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Local law · T2026-2555

Prohibiting candidates from appearing in certain government-funded third-party communications during an election campaign

New York City Council

Latest action Sep 22, 2026

Sponsor: David M. Carr (Council Member, District 50, Republican)

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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to prohibiting candidates from appearing in certain government-funded third-party communications during an election campaign

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Sep 24, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would prohibit a public servant who is a candidate for elective office from appearing or otherwise participating in any third-party public communications, including social media posts, using governmental resources during the 90-day period prior to an election.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

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Full history

  1. Sep 22, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing on P-C Item by Comm

    Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

  2. Sep 22, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was P-C Item Laid Over by Comm

    Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

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