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NY S07382

NY S07382
Relates to furnishing money or entertainment to induce attendance at polls.


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Introduced
09/17/2021
In Committee
05/17/2022
Crossed Over
05/17/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to repeal section 17-140 of the election law, relating to furnishing money or entertainment to induce attendance at polls

AI Summary

This bill repeals section 17-140 of the New York Election Law, which prohibits providing money, food, drinks, tobacco, or other provisions to people at polling places to encourage them to vote, with the exception of nominal items like snacks and water provided without any identification of the supplier. The bill allows for the provision of these nominal items in polling places and in voting lines.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

referred to election law (on 05/17/2022)

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