NY S01148

Removes prohibition on designating bars and liquor establishments as polling places for voter registration and voting.

Prohibits public school buildings from being designated as early voting polling locations, though they may still be used for regular election day voting.

Changes requirement that tax-exempt buildings or entities receiving over $1 million in annual state funding "whenever possible" serve as polling places to a standard allowing owners/operators to decline if use is "significantly incompatible" with the entity's primary function.

Requires boards empowered to designate polling places to use public buildings as polling places to the extent practicable, with specific provisions for accessibility and room availability.