{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "180.25", "citation": "Penal Law § 180.25", "heading": "Bribe receiving by a labor official", "text": ["§ 180.25 Bribe receiving by a labor official.", "A labor official is guilty of bribe receiving by a labor official when he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any benefit from another person upon an agreement or understanding that such benefit will influence him in respect to any of his acts, decisions, or duties as such labor official.", "Bribe receiving by a labor official is a class D felony."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/180.25", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A **labor official** commits bribe receiving by **soliciting, accepting, or agreeing to accept any benefit** on the understanding that it will **influence the official’s acts, decisions, or duties** as a labor official. ★ The offense is a **class D felony**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/180.25", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}