Bill > A03472

This bill expands the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) administered by the New York Secretary of State to include election officers as eligible participants. Currently, the program protects victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, kidnapping, sexual offenses, stalking, and reproductive healthcare providers by allowing them to use a designated address to keep their actual residential address confidential. The bill adds election officers to this list, enabling them to apply for the program if they feel their personal safety is at risk. It defines "election officer" by referencing section 1-104 of the election law and updates various sections of the executive law to include election officers in the program's eligibility criteria. The bill also ensures that county boards of elections will assist election officers in applying to be program participants, similar to how other designated agencies help current eligible groups. The modifications use gender-neutral language (changing "his or her" to "their") and maintain the program's core purpose of protecting individuals who may face increased personal safety risks due to their professional roles or personal experiences.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3472