New YorkA 12412025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Relates to furnishing money or entertainment to induce attendance at polls; repealer

Sponsored By: Jo Anne Simon (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

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1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New York ends ban on paying for poll attendance

The law repeals New York’s ban on giving money or entertainment to get people to the polls. People and groups can now offer these incentives under state law. Voters no longer have that specific state protection against inducements. The change takes effect immediately.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Jo Anne Simon
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Al Taylor
Democratic • House
Albert A. Stirpe
House
Alex Bores
Democratic • House
Amanda Septimo
Democratic • House
Amy Paulin
Democratic • House
Catalina Cruz
Democratic • House
Charles Fall
Democratic • House
Deborah Glick
Democratic • House
Grace Lee
Democratic • House
Harvey Epstein
Democratic • House
Jeffrey Dinowitz
Democratic • House
John Zaccaro Jr.
Democratic • House
Jonathan Jacobson
Democratic • House
Khaleel Anderson
Democratic • House
Manny De Los Santos
Democratic • House
Maritza Davila
Democratic • House
Michael Novakhov
Republican • House
Tony Simone
Democratic • House
Yudelka Tapia
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 44 • No: 18

House vote • 6/9/2025

FLOOR Vote