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NY A09222

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2022

Primary Sponsor

David Weprin

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends election law section 8-500 regarding qualifications for poll watchers
  • Allows attorneys who are New York state residents and licensed to practice law in the state to serve as watchers, in addition to qualified voters
  • Maintains existing prohibition preventing candidates for public office in the election district from serving as watchers
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides that an attorney licensed to practice in the state may serve as a poll watcher in any city or county in the state.

Last Action

referred to election law

2/9/2022

Committee Referrals

Election Law2/9/2022

Full Bill Text

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