Bill > A06196

This bill amends the New York State Election Law to give the state board of elections broader discretion in approving and maintaining voting machines and systems. Specifically, the bill allows the board to reject or rescind approval of voting machines or systems, even if they technically meet existing legal requirements, if the board determines the machines are not "proper, safe, and/or secure." The bill modifies existing language to give the board more flexibility in making these determinations, changing mandatory language (such as "shall") to permissive language (such as "may"). The bill also updates the language around examinations of voting machines, requiring thorough reviews of electronic and computerized features and ensuring that examiners and testing laboratories have no financial interest in the machines they are evaluating. The changes are designed to provide additional safeguards in the election process by allowing more comprehensive scrutiny of voting technology. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6196