New York bill A01241 repeals criminal penalties for providing items of nominal value to encourage voting.

New York Assembly bill A01241 repeals Section 17-140 of the election law, which previously criminalized the act of providing items with a nominal value to induce attendance at polls. This change removes the legal penalties for such actions, potentially affecting election practices and campaign strategies in the state. The bill was passed and signed into law, taking effect immediately.

New York bill A01241 repeals criminal penalties for providing items of nominal value to encourage voting.

New York Assembly bill A01241 repeals Section 17-140 of the election law, which previously criminalized the act of providing items with a nominal value to induce attendance at polls. This change removes the legal penalties for such actions, potentially affecting election practices and campaign strategies in the state. The bill was passed and signed into law, taking effect immediately.