A 11642 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits unlawful seizure of ballots

This bill creates a new crime for taking possession of ballots that eligible voters have already marked and submitted through legal means. It specifically makes it a class E felony for anyone to seize, confiscate, remove, or otherwise take control of these valid ballots. The law includes exceptions for election officials working with proper approval and law enforcement officers acting under a valid court order. By defining these actions as a felony, the legislation aims to protect the integrity of the voting process from unauthorized interference.
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Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 29, 2026 Last action Jul 29, 2026
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REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
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