New York bill A05041 aims to prevent fraudulent absentee ballot drop-off boxes by making it a felony for anyone other than the board of elections to.
New York bill A05041 amends the election law by adding a new section that prohibits any person or entity, other than the board of elections, from erecting, displaying, or maintaining an absentee ballot drop-off box or receptacle. This action is classified as a felony. The bill is designed to ensure that only authorized entities manage absentee ballot drop-off locations, thereby preventing potential fraud and maintaining the integrity of the electoral process. The provisions of this act take effect immediately upon enactment.
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