NY S01032

Adds new Election Law § 17-151 establishing a misdemeanor offense for knowingly communicating false information about election time, place, manner, voter qualifications, registration status, or candidate party affiliation with intent to prevent voting.

Adds new Election Law § 17-153 establishing a class A misdemeanor for suppressing or threatening to suppress a person's right to vote, or compelling them to vote or refrain from voting for particular candidates or ballot propositions.

Authorizes aggrieved persons to bring civil actions for preventative relief, injunctions, or declaratory judgments related to deceptive practices violations.

Grants the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction with district attorneys for prosecuting violations under both new sections.

Amends penalty provisions to impose imprisonment up to one year or fines of $100-$500 for first misdemeanor offense; establishes class E felony for second conviction and class D felony for subsequent convictions.