Protects the personal information of candidates for public office

Summary

The bill amends several sections of New York’s election law to require that a candidate’s or a petition witness’s home address be removed from any designation or nomination petition that is released through a freedom‑of‑information request or otherwise published. It applies to all petitions filed for public office, protecting personal privacy while still allowing the petitions themselves to be inspected. The change aims to reduce the risk of harassment or unwanted contact with candidates and witnesses.

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