Statement Read by Commission Chair Daniel J. Horwitz at January 28, 2014 Commission Meeting

On June 25, 2013, the Joint Commission granted NARAL-New York’s application for exemption from the Source of Funding disclosure requirements. That exemption was granted for a period running through 2016.

Since that time, significant amendments have been made to the regulations, including provisions increasing the transparency of the process as well as a revision to the threshold standard adhering to the statutory language.

Recently, at the direction of the Commission, the Commission staff and NARAL representatives engaged in discussions regarding the exemption. Both the Commission and NARAL New York now agree to revise the exemption granted in order to be consistent with the standards, practices and procedures that will apply to all applicants.

That being the case, NARAL New York’s exemption granted in June will now remain in effect until the filing date on July 15, 2014. For that filing, NARAL will have the opportunity to submit a new application for exemption pursuant to the revised regulations.