Demonstration models
Compiled text through Mar 31, 2022
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
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Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Mar 31, 2022
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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- No later Register activity identified in this check.
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
(a)During the first five years after purchase, any county which purchases precinct-based voting equipment systems shall provide a model, diagram, video or other electronic instruction (example CD ROM) of such voting system's equipment for each polling place in its jurisdiction.
(b)Any such model, diagram, video or other electronic instruction must be approved by the State Board and must meet the following specifications:
(1)May not contain the name of any party or independent body which has been continuously used in New York State.
(2)Display a ballot layout which shall consist of at least two party rows and eight voting positions including at least one multiple-candidate office (vote for two).
(3)Demonstrate how a voter can:
(i)Vote for a candidate, question or proposition.
(ii)Verify in a private and independent manner the votes selected by the voter on the ballot before the ballot is cast and counted.
(iii)In a private and independent manner change the ballot or correct any error before the ballot is cast and counted, including the opportunity to correct the error through the issuance of a replacement ballot if the voter was otherwise unable to change the ballot or correct any error.
(iv)Cast a write-in ballot.
(v)Cast the ballot.
(vi)Be notified on the effect of the voter casting multiple votes for an office or proposal in excess of the number permitted.
(vii)Be notified on the effects of an undervote.
(viii)Utilize the accept ballot/reject ballot feature, if any is available on such voting machine or system.
(c)If a model is used, each model must:
(1)be no less than 11 inches by 14 inches; and
(2)be operated by electricity and/or a battery power source.
(d)If a diagram is used it shall be no smaller than 11 inches by 17 inches.