New York A04449 prohibits ballot harvesting and restricts absentee ballot applications to specific individuals.
New York A04449 amends the election law to prohibit ballot harvesting, which includes making or submitting an application for an absentee ballot on behalf of another voter without notarized consent. It allows family members, caregivers, and certain officials to submit applications if specific conditions are met. Violators face penalties, including class D felony and class A misdemeanor charges.
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