Bill > A08960

This bill modifies New York's election law to enhance the privacy and personal security of political candidates by requiring that home addresses be redacted from nomination and designation petitions before they are released to the public or made available through freedom of information requests. Specifically, the bill mandates that both the home addresses of candidates and the witnesses who sign these petitions must be obscured when such documents are shared, whether through public publication or information requests. The changes apply to various sections of the election law related to petition filing and documentation, ensuring that personal residential information is not easily accessible. This legislation aims to protect candidates and petition signers from potential privacy risks or safety concerns that could arise from publicly disclosing their home addresses. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, signaling the state's intent to quickly implement these privacy protections for political candidates and petition participants.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8960