Bill > A10331

This bill, known as the "Census Enumerator Navigation Safety for Unimpeded Surveying Act," aims to supplement federal law by ensuring census enumerators, who are individuals collecting information for the U.S. Census Bureau, have safe and unimpeded access to common areas of multi-unit residential buildings during official enumeration periods, provided they present valid credentials. The Attorney General's office, in consultation with the U.S. Census Bureau's New York Regional Office, will develop and distribute guidance to building owners and staff on how to recognize these credentials, with the Department of State potentially offering voluntary verification resources. Any person or entity that intentionally obstructs, harasses, or interferes with an enumerator performing their duties could face a civil penalty of up to $200 per violation, with collected funds supporting census outreach activities. The Attorney General will also establish a public complaint process for violations, and the bill clarifies that it does not conflict with federal law or authorize entry into individual homes without consent.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A10331