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NY A00554
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
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Allows aggrieved candidates to contest general or special election results in supreme court upon evidence of fraud, irregularities, or election law violations affecting the outcome
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Requires contest proceedings to be filed within 20 days after the election
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Mandates courts to invalidate results and order a new election when clear and convincing evidence demonstrates fraud or violations deprived a candidate of a winning margin
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Schedules new elections for the fifth Tuesday after the court's order, with adjustments for religious, federal, or state holidays
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Permits courts to issue injunctions preventing candidates from wrongly assuming office until the new election is held
Legislative Description
Provides that a court may require that a new election be held when there is clear and convincing evidence that the wrong candidate was determined to be the winner.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/7/2026