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NY A01241

Bill

Status

Passed

6/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jo Simon

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 17-140 of the New York Election Law, which criminalized furnishing money or entertainment to induce attendance at polls
  • Removes restrictions on providing items of nominal value to encourage voter participation
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment
  • Sponsored by Assembly Member Simon and 17 co-sponsors in the 2025-2026 legislative session

Legislative Description

Repeals provisions criminalizing the furnishing of items with a nominal value to induce attendance at polls.

Last Action

signed chap.156

6/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections5/15/2025
Election Law1/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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