New York Public Personnel Law: Proposed amendments to New York State's Ethics Training Requirements for Lobbyists and Clients

Oct 15, 2026

Proposed amendments to New York State's Ethics Training Requirements for Lobbyists and Clients

PROPOSED RULE MAKING

New York State Ethics Training

Requirements for Lobbyists and Clients

NO HEARING(S) SCHEDULED

Proposed Action: Amendment of Part 943 of Title 19 NYCRR

Statutory authority: Legislative Law, section 1-d(h) and (i)

Subject: Amendments to the Ethics training requirements for Lobbyists and Clients.

Purpose: Implement the statutory amendments included in Part U of Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2026 relating to ethics training for lobbyists and clients and the imposition of late fees for failing to complete such training within the required time.

Text of proposed rule and any required statements and analyses may be obtained from: Megan Mutolo, Esq., Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government, 540 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207, (518) 486-7593

Data, views or arguments may be submitted to: Same as above.

Public comment will be received until: 60 days after publication of this notice.

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