New York A11218 amends the election law to invalidate nominating or designating petitions with over 25% fraudulent signatures.

New York A11218 amends Section 16-102 of the election law by adding a new subdivision. It states that if a court determines that 25% or more of the signatures on a petition are fraudulent, the court must declare the entire petition invalid and permeated with fraud. This change affects contested candidates who file such petitions, rendering their filings null and void. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York A11218 amends the election law to invalidate nominating or designating petitions with over 25% fraudulent signatures.

New York A11218 amends Section 16-102 of the election law by adding a new subdivision. It states that if a court determines that 25% or more of the signatures on a petition are fraudulent, the court must declare the entire petition invalid and permeated with fraud. This change affects contested candidates who file such petitions, rendering their filings null and void. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.