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NY S05188

Bill

Status

Passed

10/7/2020

Primary Sponsor

Shelley Mayer

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any changes, alterations, or modifications to polling place entrances or exits while polls are open, except those necessary for increased accessibility for persons with disabilities or to maintain public safety during emergencies
  • Requires that any permitted changes, alterations, or modifications 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 regarding conduct and requirements at polling places
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment, with authorization for necessary rule and regulation amendments to implement the act

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 in 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

Full Bill Text

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