Bill > A00562

This bill modifies New York State election law regarding voting machine procurement and certification, focusing on two key changes. First, it updates the process for requesting proposals for voting machines by shifting the responsibility from private entities to state election board commissioners, who will now solicit and review proposals for voting machines or systems to be used in New York. The bill requires that any entity submitting a proposal must pay an examination fee, and mandates a comprehensive review of the proposed voting technology, including testing of electronic features and ensuring compliance with federal voting standards. Second, the bill extends vendor service requirements for voting machine contracts, increasing the mandatory service and warranty period from five to ten years. Specifically, vendors must now provide training, election assistance during the first year of implementation, and guarantee the machines' good working order for ten years without additional cost. These changes aim to improve the state's voting machine procurement process by enhancing oversight, requiring more extensive vendor commitments, and ensuring the reliability and proper functioning of voting technology.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A562