New York A11642 prohibits the unlawful seizure of ballots and classifies violations as a class E felony.

New York A11642 amends the election law by adding a new section that prohibits the unlawful seizure of ballots. The bill defines "lawfully cast ballot" as any ballot marked by an eligible voter and submitted through a legal mechanism. It prohibits individuals from seizing, confiscating, removing, or taking possession of these ballots. Exceptions include those operating with approval from the county board of elections and law enforcement officers acting under a lawful court order. Violations are classified as a class E felony. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York A11642 prohibits the unlawful seizure of ballots and classifies violations as a class E felony.

New York A11642 amends the election law by adding a new section that prohibits the unlawful seizure of ballots. The bill defines "lawfully cast ballot" as any ballot marked by an eligible voter and submitted through a legal mechanism. It prohibits individuals from seizing, confiscating, removing, or taking possession of these ballots. Exceptions include those operating with approval from the county board of elections and law enforcement officers acting under a lawful court order. Violations are classified as a class E felony. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.