New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 1542: Allows voters to take photographs of themselves and their ballot, or absentee ballot, while in a privacy booth, and to share and disseminate such photographs on social media

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW

Plain-language summary

A 1542 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows voters to take photographs of themselves and their ballot, or absentee ballot, while in a privacy booth, and to share and disseminate such photographs on social media. Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic).