Bill > S05022

This bill amends New York election law to explicitly permit voters to photograph their own ballot and themselves while voting, with certain restrictions. Specifically, voters can now take and post photos on social media of their own ballot and themselves at any stage of the voting process, including inside a privacy booth or at a ballot scanner, as long as the photographs do not include other voters or reveal the contents of another voter's ballot. The bill also updates existing election law provisions to clarify that soliciting a voter to reveal their ballot or placing identifying marks on a ballot is prohibited, with an exception for the new photography allowance. Additionally, the bill adds a new provision making it a misdemeanor to force an individual to photograph or post their ballot or voting experience on social media. The changes aim to provide voters with more freedom to document their voting experience while maintaining the privacy and integrity of the electoral process. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5022