NY A00473

Allows civic organizations and ballot issue committees to appoint up to two nonpartisan poll monitors per polling place to observe elections and report procedural violations

Requires organizations to submit statements to the State Board of Elections 32-45 days before an election, including training materials, volunteer pledges, and verification of at least one year of operation in New York

Poll monitors must be registered voters in the county or city where they are assigned, with an exception for 16-17 year olds enrolled in school in that area

Prohibits poll monitors from querying or interviewing voters, making audio/video recordings, or interfering with election administration; they must comply with all election official instructions

Permits monitors to observe election inspector duties, report improper ballot handling or electioneering violations, remain during vote canvassing, assist voters upon request, and keep records of votes cast