What's happening
This bill removes the requirement to publish candidates' residences in election notices, only requiring their names to be listed.
Why it matters
Protects Candidate Privacy. By removing the requirement to publish candidates' home addresses, the bill reduces the risk of exposing personal information, which can be a concern for privacy and security, especially for lesser-known or local candidates.
May Encourage More People to Run. Some potential candidates may have been deterred from running for office due to concerns about their addresses being made public; this change could lower barriers to entry and promote broader participation in elections.
Reflects Modern Transparency Standards. With more information about candidates available through official channels and the internet, listing only names in official notices aligns with current expectations for necessary public information without oversharing private details.
Minimizes Risk of Targeted Harassment. By not disclosing where a candidate lives, the bill reduces the likelihood of intimidation, harassment, or other forms of targeting based on a candidate’s residence.
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Stop Publishing Candidate Addresses
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History
- Substituted by S2786
- Advanced to third reading cal.345
- Reported
- Referred to election law
Companion bill
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Stop Publishing Candidate Addresses
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Fredrick J. Akshar II
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5588
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 10, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. CUSICK -- read once and referred to the Committee on Election Law
AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to publication of candidates to be voted upon at an election
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 4-122 of the election law, as amended by chapter 359 of the laws of 1989, is amended to read as follows:
1. The county board of elections shall publish, at least six days before an election, a list containing the name [and residence] of every candidate for public office to be voted for within its jurisdiction at such election.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD04276-01-7
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