New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8615 — Establishes an election security navigator program within the state board of elections

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced December 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Establishes an election security navigator program within the state board of elections to provide assistance for local boards of elections in mitigating cybersecurity threats, improving physical and operational preparedness, and enhancing public confidence in the integrity of elections.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  2. REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

  3. REFERRED TO RULES

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

public-safety elections technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does S8615 do?
Establishes an election security navigator program within the state board of elections to provide assistance for local boards of elections in mitigating cybersecurity threats, improving physical and operational preparedness, and enhancing public confidence in the integrity of elections.
Who sponsors S8615?
S8615 is sponsored by Kristen Gonzalez.
What is the current status of S8615?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced December 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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