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NY S05575
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Lanza
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AI Summary
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Creates a new crime of "fraud relating to voter registration forms" under Penal Law § 190.90 for knowingly distributing voter registration forms where party enrollment boxes have been pre-marked by someone other than the voter or applicant
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Classifies the offense as a class B misdemeanor, punishable by a mandatory fine of $1,000 per offense in addition to any other applicable penalties
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Applies broadly to natural persons, party organizations, associations, corporations, government agencies, partnerships, and the state itself
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Covers distribution by mail, electronic means, or any other method of delivery
Legislative Description
Establishes fraud relating to voter registration forms as a class B misdemeanor; prohibits individuals and organizations from distributing applications for voter registration forms with marked or checked party affiliation boxes.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026