NY A01344

Creates a new misdemeanor offense in New York Election Law (§ 17-158) for persons who intentionally interfere with elections using electronic means.

Prohibits placing or causing multiple phone calls or electronic messages (text, email, fax, apps, or similar means) to obstruct, prevent, or interfere with reporting of poll results by polling places or receipt of results by election boards.

Prohibits using multiple electronic messages to interfere with political or party organizations' ability to place get-out-the-vote calls or messages encouraging people to vote.

Prohibits using multiple electronic messages to interfere with political or party organizations' ability to arrange transportation for voters to or from polling places.

Effective date is 60 days after becoming law.