NY S01085

Creates the "Deceptive Practices and Voter Suppression Prevention Act" making it a misdemeanor to knowingly communicate false information about election times, places, voter eligibility, registration status, or candidate party affiliation that prevents or deters someone from voting

Defines "suppress" as using force, authority, or abuse of power to prevent, restrain, inhibit, or compel someone's voting behavior, and makes voter suppression a class A misdemeanor

Allows aggrieved persons to bring civil actions seeking injunctions, restraining orders, or declaratory judgments against violators

Grants the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction with district attorneys to prosecute deceptive practices and voter suppression offenses

Establishes escalating penalties: first misdemeanor offense punishable by up to one year imprisonment and/or $100-$500 fine; second conviction becomes a class E felony; subsequent offenses become class D felonies