New York A01918 requires audits by hand recount of voter verifiable audit records.

New York A01918 amends the election law to mandate audits by hand recount of voter verifiable audit records. The board of elections must audit records from three percent of voting machines or systems within its jurisdiction. Audits must be performed manually or using an independent automated tool. Voting machines or systems for audit are selected through a random, manual process. Candidates, political parties, and independent bodies can appoint watchers to observe the audit. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A01918 requires audits by hand recount of voter verifiable audit records.

New York A01918 amends the election law to mandate audits by hand recount of voter verifiable audit records. The board of elections must audit records from three percent of voting machines or systems within its jurisdiction. Audits must be performed manually or using an independent automated tool. Voting machines or systems for audit are selected through a random, manual process. Candidates, political parties, and independent bodies can appoint watchers to observe the audit. The act takes effect immediately.