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NY A08257

Bill

Status

Passed

10/7/2020

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Jacobson

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Requires any permitted changes to entrances or exits be clearly marked with signage placed adjacent to the former entrance or exit.

  • Amends Section 8-104 of the Election Law to add these restrictions to existing prohibitions on electioneering and alcohol consumption at polling places.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Election Law2/11/2020
Elections1/8/2020
Election Law6/18/2019
Elections4/15/2019
Rules7/14/2020
Election Law6/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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