NY S08596

Grants individuals a privilege from civil arrest while traveling to, remaining at, or returning from polling places, unless the arrest is supported by a judicial warrant or court order

Makes willful violation of the civil arrest protection a contempt of court and false imprisonment, while preserving law enforcement's right to maintain safety and order

Authorizes affected individuals and the Attorney General to bring civil actions for equitable and declaratory relief, with successful plaintiffs entitled to recover costs and attorneys' fees

Requires law enforcement entering polling places to identify themselves to personnel, state their purpose, and provide copies of any warrants; arrests generally prohibited without court leave except in extraordinary circumstances

Mandates the State Board of Elections to maintain records of all judicial warrants presented at polling places and publish annual reports with statistics on enforcement actions, aggregated by county