Bill > A00158

This bill modifies the existing election law by expanding the timeframe for filing legal proceedings to challenge designating or nominating petitions. Specifically, the bill adds two new conditions under which a legal challenge can be filed: first, within three business days after an officer or board determines a petition to be invalid, and second, within three business days after the proper service of pleadings in a timely petition invalidation proceeding. The existing law previously allowed challenges within fourteen days after the last day to file a petition, or within four days after filing a certificate to fill a vacancy. The bill essentially provides more flexibility and a slightly longer window for parties to bring legal challenges to election-related petitions, which could help ensure that technical or procedural issues with petition filings can be addressed more comprehensively. The changes apply to various types of elections, including primary, convention, party committee meetings, and caucus nominations, with some variations in the specific time limits depending on the type of election.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A158