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NY S00118
Bill
Status
5/31/2022
Primary Sponsor
Anna Kaplan
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AI Summary
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Amends New York Election Law to create a new misdemeanor offense for persons who intentionally interfere with elections through electronic means.
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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.
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Prohibits electronic communications intended to interfere with a local or state board of elections' receipt of poll results.
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Prohibits interfering with political or party organizations' ability to place calls or send messages encouraging voter participation or arranging transportation to polling places.
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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