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NY S06217
Bill
Status
4/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Increases the retail value threshold for items that can be given to voters in polling places from one dollar to five dollars without triggering penalties.
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Applies to meat, drink, tobacco, refreshment, or provisions distributed during general, special, or primary elections on voting days.
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Exempts official board of elections representatives, political party representatives, committee members, and registered watchers from the restrictions.
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Items must be provided without any identification of the person or entity supplying them to qualify for the exemption.
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Violations remain classified as a Class A misdemeanor and takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Increases the dollar value of items that may legally be given or provided to any person, other than persons who are official representatives of the board of elections or political parties and committees and persons who are engaged as watchers, in a polling place without any identification of the person or entity supplying such provisions.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/5/2022