New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5696: Relates to increasing penalties for assault, obstruction and harassment of an election officer

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CODES

Plain-language summary

S 5696 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to increasing penalties for assault, obstruction and harassment of an election officer. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic).