N.Y. Elec. Law § 17-126

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapter 457
Section 17-126 - Misconduct of election officers

Any election officer who:

1. Reveals to another person the name of any candidate for whom a voter has voted;
2. Communicates to another person his opinion, belief or impression as to how or for whom a voter has voted; or,
3. Places a mark upon a ballot, or does any other act by which one ballot can be distinguished from another or can be identified; or,
4. Before the closing of the polls, unfolds a ballot that a voter has prepared for voting, except as provided in section 9-209 of this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

N.Y. Elec. Law § 17-126

Amended by New York Laws 2022, ch. 117, Sec. 1, eff. 2/24/2022.
Amended by New York Laws 2021, ch. 763, Sec. 6, eff. 4/1/2022, app. to elections held on or after 4/1/2022.