New York S01085 aims to prevent deceptive practices and voter suppression by amending the election law.
New York S01085 amends the election law to introduce new sections addressing deceptive practices and voter suppression. It defines "deceptive information" as false information about election details, voter qualifications, penalties for ineligible voting, or candidate party affiliations. The bill makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly communicate such information to deter voting. It also prohibits entities from suppressing or threatening to suppress voters' rights. Penalties include fines and imprisonment.
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