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NY A08257
Bill
Status
10/7/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Jacobson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits changes, alterations, or modifications to polling place entrances or exits while polls are open, with exceptions for increased accessibility for persons with disabilities or emergency public safety measures.
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Requires any permitted changes to entrances or exits be clearly marked with signage placed adjacent to the former entrance or exit.
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Amends Section 8-104 of the Election Law to add these restrictions to existing prohibitions on electioneering and alcohol consumption at polling places.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment, with authorization for the State Board of Elections to adopt necessary rules and regulations for implementation.
Legislative Description
Prohibits the making of any change, alteration or modification to any entrance to or exit from a polling place unless such change, alteration or modification is necessary to maintain public safety due to the occurrence of an emergency, and requires the posting of signage relation to such change, alteration or modification.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.232
10/7/2020