New York S05022 allows voters to photograph and post images of themselves and their own ballots on social media.
New York S05022 amends the election law to permit voters to photograph and post on social media their own ballots and themselves at any stage of voting, including in privacy booths or at ballot scanners, provided the photos do not include other voters or reveal the contents of other voters' ballots. The bill also makes it a misdemeanor to force someone to photograph their own ballot or themselves while voting. This act takes effect immediately.
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