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NY S06211

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/31/2022

Primary Sponsor

Elijah Reichlin-Melnick

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends voting machine examination requirements to require state board of elections to evaluate whether machines are safe, properly, AND securely used (adding "securely" to existing "safe and properly" standard).

  • Changes approval language from "shall" to "may" be deemed approved, allowing state board discretionary authority to reject machines that meet technical requirements if they determine the machines are not proper, safe, and/or secure.

  • Adds new provision allowing state board to rescind approval of previously approved machines in its discretion on grounds that machines are not proper, safe, and/or secure, even if they meet section 7-202 requirements.

  • Requires state board to examine all previously purchased machines of a type whose approval was rescinded to determine if they may continue to be used in elections.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Authorizes the state board of elections to reject the use of voting machines or systems on the grounds that such machines or systems are not proper, safe, or secure.

Last Action

referred to election law

5/31/2022

Committee Referrals

Election Law5/31/2022
Elections4/15/2021

Full Bill Text

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