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NY A03354
Bill
Status
2/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
Josh Jensen
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AI Summary
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Removes the existing 100-foot radial restriction on electioneering near polling places and replaces it with either a 600-foot radial measurement from designated entrances or an entire-property restriction, selected by the board of elections.
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Requires boards of elections to make and announce their choice of measurement restriction (600-foot or entire property) no later than 24 hours before the first day of voting at each polling location on their website.
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Prohibits political banners, signs, buttons, posters, and placards within the designated electioneering restriction zone while polls are open.
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Exempts floors above or below multi-story polling locations from distance restrictions if not visible to voters entering or exiting, but maintains restrictions in stairwells used to access the polling location.
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Retains existing prohibitions on consuming alcoholic beverages in polling places and limits modifications to polling place entrances/exits unless necessary for disability access or emergency public safety.
Legislative Description
Restricts electioneering activities within six hundred feet of a polling place or the entire property where a polling place is located.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/3/2024