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NY S07281

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Zellnor Myrie

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals Election Law section 17-140, which currently prohibits furnishing money or entertainment to induce attendance at polls
  • Removes criminal penalties associated with providing items of nominal value to encourage voter participation
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage
  • Sponsored by Senators Myrie, Jackson, May, and Salazar
  • Referred to the Senate Committee on Elections

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A1241A

6/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules6/4/2025
Elections4/8/2025

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