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New YorkA 12412025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

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

Sponsored By: Jo Anne Simon (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

ELECTION LAWELECTIONS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New York drops ban on turnout incentives

Effective immediately, New York repeals Election Law Section 17-140. That section banned giving money or entertainment to encourage voters to attend polling places. The law adds no replacement ban and provides no direct household payments.

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: 138 • No: 65

Senate vote • 6/9/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 44 • No: 18

House vote • 5/15/2025

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 94 • No: 47

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.156

    6/21/2025House

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    6/20/2025House

  3. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/9/2025Senate

  4. PASSED SENATE

    6/9/2025Senate

  5. 3RD READING CAL.1544

    6/9/2025Senate

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR S7281

    6/9/2025Senate

  7. REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

    5/15/2025Senate

  8. DELIVERED TO SENATE

    5/15/2025House

  9. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    5/15/2025House

  10. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.70

    3/27/2025House

  11. REPORTED

    3/25/2025House

  12. PRINT NUMBER 1241A

    3/20/2025House

  13. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ELECTION LAW

    3/20/2025House

  14. REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW

    1/9/2025House

Bill Text

  • Amendment A

    3/20/2025

    PDF

  • Original

    1/9/2025

    PDF

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