NY A05388

Allows signatures on designating and nominating petitions for 2021 elections to be witnessed virtually via audio-video technology instead of in-person.

Requires each petition page to include a "Statement of Virtual Witness" signed by the witness confirming they observed signers via live audio-video conference and verified their identities and New York residency.

Specifies that virtual witnessing applies to all petitions for state, county, town, and village public offices filed in 2021, whether for public or party office nominations.

Requires witness statements to include identification information such as the witness's town/city and county of residence before filing with the board of elections.

Automatically repeals on January 31, 2022, making this provision temporary for 2021 elections only.