Bill > A11530

This bill amends election law to prohibit members of the military or armed government personnel from interfering with elections, with specific exceptions for law enforcement responding to emergencies or authorized by election officials, and for National Guard members activated by the governor for election duties. It also prevents administrative employees of government entities, particularly those involved in federally or state-funded activities, from using their official authority to interfere with the nomination or election of any candidate. The bill clarifies that these prohibitions are to be interpreted consistently with federal law, specifically referencing 18 U.S.C. § 592, § 593, and § 595, and establishes that the Attorney General has jurisdiction to prosecute violations. Furthermore, it provides for civil enforcement of these prohibitions, allowing individuals aggrieved by violations, election officers, and the Attorney General to seek equitable relief, including injunctions, and entitles prevailing plaintiffs in civil actions to recover attorney's fees and other litigation expenses.