NY A04759

Creates a Class D felony for intimidating or interfering with poll watchers, election officials, or election workers through force, threats of force, violence, or threats of harm, regardless of whether acting under color of law.

Creates a Class D felony for physically damaging or threatening to physically damage polling places, tabulation centers, or election infrastructure with intent to interfere with election administration or vote tabulation.

Excludes de minimus damage or threats of de minimus damage to physical property from violations of this section.

Defines "election infrastructure" as offices, staff, equipment, devices, and structures used in creating, distributing, voting, returning, counting, tabulating, auditing, or storing voter registration and ballot information.

Defines "election worker" as any election inspector, poll clerk, or election coordinator.