Prohibits military and armed government personnel from interfering with elections and provides for civil enforcement.

New York A11530 amends the election law to prohibit military and armed government personnel from interfering with elections. It criminalizes actions by military or armed government personnel that interfere with elections, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. The bill also allows for civil enforcement of these prohibitions, enabling aggrieved individuals to sue for violations. Election officers and the attorney general can also bring actions for equitable relief. The act takes effect immediately.

Prohibits military and armed government personnel from interfering with elections and provides for civil enforcement.

New York A11530 amends the election law to prohibit military and armed government personnel from interfering with elections. It criminalizes actions by military or armed government personnel that interfere with elections, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. The bill also allows for civil enforcement of these prohibitions, enabling aggrieved individuals to sue for violations. Election officers and the attorney general can also bring actions for equitable relief. The act takes effect immediately.