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NY S00118

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/31/2022

Primary Sponsor

Anna Kaplan

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends New York Election Law to create a new misdemeanor offense for persons who intentionally interfere with elections through electronic means.

  • Prohibits placing or causing multiple telephone calls or electronic messages (text, email, fax, or app-based) to obstruct, prevent, or interfere with the reporting of poll results by polling places.

  • Prohibits electronic communications intended to interfere with a local or state board of elections' receipt of poll results.

  • Prohibits interfering with political or party organizations' ability to place calls or send messages encouraging voter participation or arranging transportation to polling places.

  • Takes effect 60 days after becoming law.

Legislative Description

Establishes the misdemeanor of interfering in the election process by electronic means.

Last Action

referred to election law

5/31/2022

Committee Referrals

Election Law5/31/2022
Elections1/6/2021

Full Bill Text

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