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AI Summary
Prohibits local election boards from buying direct recording electronic machines.
Business Impact
If you operate election boards in NY, you must use paper ballot systems immediately.
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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
This bill amends New York's election law to prohibit local boards of elections from purchasing direct recording electronic machines. Instead, it mandates the use of optical scan machines that tabulate paper ballots and requires providing voters with options to hand mark ballots or use ballot marking devices. The bill aims to ensure the integrity and reliability of the voting process.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits purchase of direct recording electronic machines by local election boards.
- Requires use of optical scan machines for paper ballot tabulation.
- Mandates provision of hand marking and ballot marking device options at polling places.
- Allows continued use of compliant machines purchased before the bill's effective date.
Latest Legislative Action
referred to labor
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| George Alvarez D | Sponsor | HD-078 |
Compliance Checklist
Use optical scan machines for tabulating paper ballots.
Who: Local boards of elections
Deadline: Immediately
Who: Local boards of elections
Deadline: Immediately
Provide hand marking and ballot marking device options at polling places.
Who: Local boards of elections
Deadline: Immediately
Who: Local boards of elections
Deadline: Immediately
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