On June 15, 2010 the New York State Senate passed S2554B, “The Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act,” by a vote of 33-28. Election Protection’s New York leadership played an important role in the bill’s passage, working with the Senate on the legislation, testifying in front of the committee last year, and sending a letter of support on the eve of the vote.
“As leaders in the non-partisan Election Protection coalition, we have seen deception and intimidation used far too many times to keep certain voters from exercising their civic duty. Election Protection applauds Senator Stewart-Cousins for her leadership on this issue. Now that the Senate has passed this important legislation we urge the Assembly to quickly do the same,” said Tanya Clay House, public policy director for the Lawyers’ Committee.
This legislation will provide the tools the State of New York needs to crack down on third-parties and individuals who attempt to keep voters away from the polling place through nefarious tactics, and quickly publicize corrective information so voters are not disenfranchised. Election Protection will continue its push to ensure this important bill becomes law in New York and across the country.
Please click here to read the Passage Announcement issued by Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins.
Please click here to read New York Election Protection’s October 5, 2009 testimony.
