Ethics Laws and Regulations

Effective as of July 8, 2022

This law governs ethics issues relating to the Legislative branch.  

Effective as of July 8, 2022

This law governs the Joint Commission on Public Ethics and describes its functions, powers, and duties. 

Effective through July 7, 2022

This law governs ethics issues relating to the Legislative branch.  

Effective through July 7, 2022

This law refers to restrictions on the business or professional activities of current and former State officers and employees and political party chairs.

Effective as of July 8, 2022

This law refers to restrictions on the business or professional activities of current and former State officers and employees and political party chairs.

Effective through July 7, 2022

Public Officers Law Section 73-a includes information on who is require to file a FDS, the questions to be answered on a Financial Disclosure Statement, penalties for violating the section, and how to apply for filing exemptions or deletions. 

Effective as of July 8, 2022

Public Officers Law Section 73-a includes information on who is require to file a FDS, the questions to be answered on a Financial Disclosure Statement, penalties for violating the section, and how to apply for filing exemptions or deletions. 

Effective through July 7, 2022

Effective as of July 8, 2022

This law is the State Code of Ethics and sets forth the standards to avoid conflict of interest. 

Effective through July 7, 2022

Effective as of July 8, 2022

This law, also known as the Little Hatch Act, prohibits certain political activities and against improper influence.

Effective through July 7, 2022

Regulation to establish the procedures and conditions for approval and acceptance of Honoraria by specified New York State officials and employees.

This regulation establishes the procedures and conditions for approval and acceptance of payments related to the attendance, registration, travel, lodging, and food for specified New York State officials and employees when such persons are engaged in activities, or are providing services, that are part of their official duties.

Regulation on the approval process for State officers and employees designated as policy makers to pursue outside employment or memberships in boards and other related activities other than their full time State employment. 

Gift Regulations for Public Officers subject to Public Officers Law § 73. 

Regulation to supersede prior Advisory Opinions issued by predecessor agencies to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government to the extent they are inconsistent with this Part.

Procedure for requesting an exemption from filing a Financial Disclosure Statement ("FDS").  FDS filers designated as policy-makers are unable to request an exemption from filing. (Effective 6/6/18.)

Procedure for requesting an extension of time for filing a Financial Disclosure Statement.  (Effective 6/6/18.)

Procedure for obtaining records, information and documents that are made publicly available by the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government through the Freedom of Information Law. (Revised 08/09/2023)

Regulation on source of funding reporting requirements, the procedure by which individuals and organizations may apply to the Commission for an exemption from disclosure, and the procedure by which they may appeal the Commission’s denial from exemption through a review by an independent judicial hearing officer. (Effective March 15, 2023)

Regulation setting forth rules for adjudicatory proceedings and appeals relating to: potential violations of the law that fall within the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government’s jurisdiction. (Effective 7/19/2023)

Procedures for the Commission to receive and determine requests for exemption from the duty to publicly disclose client information in response to certain questions on the Financial Disclosure Statement. (Effective 4/12/17)

The regulations provide guidance and procedures regarding the conduct of adjudicatory proceedings and appeals for matters arising under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Part 941 is amended to conform the regulations governing the investigative and enforcement adjudicatory process to the new Section 94 of the Executive Law, as established by the Ethics Commission Reform Act of 2022.

Adopted on 7/19/2023.