Prohibits members of the military or armed government presence from interfering with elections

Summary

The bill adds new sections to New York election law that make it a crime for any officer of the Army, Navy, state or federal armed forces, or other armed government agents, to place troops or armed personnel at polling sites or to meddle with voting processes, except for limited law‑enforcement or guard duties. Violations can result in fines and up to five years in prison, and the state attorney general will prosecute. It also allows private citizens, election officials, and the attorney general to sue for equitable relief.

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