New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8646: Relates to the New York election officer protection act
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8646 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the New York election officer protection act. Primary sponsor: Kristen Gonzalez (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the intimidation, obstruction, or the unlawful dissemination of personal information of election officers; makes election officers eligible for the address confidentiality program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristen Gonzalez | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 59 |
| Erik Bottcher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 47 |
| Pat Fahy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Liz Krueger | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.7
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
- PRINT NUMBER 8646A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ELECTIONS
- REFERRED TO ELECTIONS