Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNew YorkReferred
A 11733: Relates to limits on outside earned income by members; repealer
Rules Committee
A 11733 status: Referred — REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS (updated Sep 16, 2026).
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Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
30OUT OF 100
Score:30/100 civic fit
Risk:High Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 75/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion10%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill repeals Section 5-b of the Legislative Law, which currently restricts the amount of outside earned income members of the New York State Legislature can receive.
Who is affected
Members of the New York State Assembly and Senate are the primary affected parties, as they are now permitted to receive unlimited outside earned income.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill removes the requirement for legislators to adhere to outside income caps and deletes references to this restriction in existing ethics reporting and penalty statutes.
Costs and funding
Direct costs are likely minimal, but the potential economic impact lies in the loss of current limitations on legislator income.
When it takes effect
The act is effective immediately and is retroactive to January 1, 2025.
Potential benefits
Proponents may argue the change increases the accessibility of public office by removing financial hurdles for professionals with high-value private expertise.
Risks and tradeoffs
The primary concern is the significant weakening of ethics standards, the removal of safeguards against conflicts of interest, and potential damage to public trust.
What is still unknown
It is unknown how legislators will adjust their outside employment or if this change will alter the prevalence of lobbying activities within the legislative branch.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
40%
Benefits
- Increases financial flexibility for legislators
- Allows professionals with high-value expertise to serve
- Reduces compliance complexity for legislators
Risks
- Increases risk of conflicts of interest
- Creates perception of legislative reliance on private interests
- Potentially diverts time and focus from legislative duties
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
20%
Benefits
- Reduces administrative oversight burdens on ethics commissions
- Simplifies the regulatory framework for legislative income
- Eliminates potential litigation over specific income thresholds
Risks
- Repeals a key institutional check on personal enrichment
- Weakens statutory ethics standards for elected officials
- Removes specific civil penalty structures for excess income
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Repealing outside income limits removes the primary safeguard against conflicts of interest for legislators.
Analysis scope
The bill is a repealer without a substitute ethical framework provided.
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Where it stands
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- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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