Requires candidates to attest to the veracity of their educational, employment, and residency records; mandates penalties for non-compliance.

New York Assembly Bill A03653 amends the election law to require candidates to file a sworn statement attesting to the accuracy of their military service, employment history, residential address, and educational background. The statement must be submitted within 15 days of filing a certificate of acceptance or other nomination documents. The board of elections must post these statements on its website.

Requires candidates to attest to the veracity of their educational, employment, and residency records; mandates penalties for non-compliance.

New York Assembly Bill A03653 amends the election law to require candidates to file a sworn statement attesting to the accuracy of their military service, employment history, residential address, and educational background. The statement must be submitted within 15 days of filing a certificate of acceptance or other nomination documents. The board of elections must post these statements on its website.