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NY A05389

NY A05389
Establishes a nonpartisan poll monitoring program.


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Introduced
02/16/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to establishing nonpartisan poll monitors

AI Summary

This bill establishes a nonpartisan poll monitoring program. It allows civic organizations and ballot issue committees to appoint up to two nonpartisan poll monitors per polling place, provided they meet certain criteria and receive authorization from the state board of elections. The bill outlines the qualifications for poll monitors, their duties and responsibilities, and the process for obtaining credentials. It also limits the number of poll monitors from different organizations at the same polling place to four. The goal of this bill is to promote voter information, education, and the protection of individual voters' rights through nonpartisan election monitoring.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to election law (on 01/05/2022)

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