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NY A06491

NY A06491: Requires the state board of parole to notify felons of their right to vote within thirty days immediately prior to release; provides such persons wit… Pending

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Requires the state board of parole to notify felons of their right to vote within thirty days immediately prior to release; provides such persons with an application form for registration and enrollment.

AI Summary

This bill requires the state board of parole to notify felons of their voting rights and provide registration forms prior to their release.

Business Impact

If you create or share synthetic media in New York, you must cease such activities 60 days before an election or face felony charges.

State
New York
Bill Number
A06491
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Jan 6, 2016
Last Verified
Apr 30, 2026
Data Updated
May 29, 2026
Version
v2
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

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What This Means

The proposed New York legislation seeks to curb the creation and dissemination of synthetic media within a critical period before elections, targeting those who intend to unduly influence outcomes. It establishes penalties for such actions.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

referred to election law

Bill Sponsors

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-052
Sponsor HD-070
Sponsor HD-058

Compliance Checklist

Avoid creating or disseminating synthetic media intended to influence elections.
Who: Individuals and organizations involved in media creation.
Deadline: Within 60 days prior to an election.
Penalty: Class E felony charges.
Ensure consent is obtained from individuals depicted in synthetic media.
Who: Content creators and media producers.
Deadline: Ongoing.
Penalty: Potential felony charges if consent is not obtained.

Related & Companion Bills

New York A06790 — Prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media… New York S08400 — Prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media… New York A 6491 — Prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media…

Full Legal Analysis

The bill intends to prohibit individuals from creating or disseminating synthetic media within sixty days of an election if the intent is to unduly influence the election outcome. Violations are classified as a class E felony, emphasizing the seriousness of the offense. The bill defines 'synthetic media' as media generated or altered by artificial intelligence or other automated means. Intent is determined by the context and manner of dissemination.

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