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Election Law § 7-209 · Title 2. Voting Machines

Elimination of punch card ballots

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§ 7-209. Elimination of punch card ballots. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on or after September first, two thousand six, no punch card ballot or punch card voting system shall be used in any manner in the conduct of any election.

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Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/ELN7-209
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