New York S04796 allows candidates and petition witnesses to keep their addresses private by filing with the county clerk for a fee.

New York S04796, known as the "Esther Salas candidate privacy act," amends the election law to provide candidates for local or state elective office and petition witnesses the option to not list their residential address on designation petitions. Instead, they must file proof of address and a sworn affidavit with the county clerk, accompanied by a $100 fee. A fine of $1,000 is imposed for knowingly providing false information. This act aims to protect the privacy of candidates and petition witnesses by allowing them to keep their addresses confidential.

New York S04796 allows candidates and petition witnesses to keep their addresses private by filing with the county clerk for a fee.

New York S04796, known as the "Esther Salas candidate privacy act," amends the election law to provide candidates for local or state elective office and petition witnesses the option to not list their residential address on designation petitions. Instead, they must file proof of address and a sworn affidavit with the county clerk, accompanied by a $100 fee. A fine of $1,000 is imposed for knowingly providing false information. This act aims to protect the privacy of candidates and petition witnesses by allowing them to keep their addresses confidential.