Bill > A05041

This bill amends New York's election law by creating a new felony offense related to absentee ballot drop-off boxes. Specifically, the legislation makes it a felony for any person or organization other than the official board of elections to establish, display, or maintain an absentee ballot drop-off box or receptacle. The bill is designed to prevent potential voter fraud by ensuring that ballot collection points are exclusively managed by authorized election officials. By criminalizing unauthorized ballot drop-off boxes, the legislation aims to protect the integrity of the electoral process and prevent potential tampering or interference with absentee ballot collection. The new law would take effect immediately upon enactment, meaning that anyone creating unofficial ballot drop-off locations could be charged with a felony offense.

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5041