S 1844 — Allows Voters To Take Photographs Of Themselves And Their Ballot, Or Absentee Ballot, While In A Privacy Booth, And To Share And Disseminate Such Photographs On Social Media

S 1844 is a New York state bill that would allow voters to take photographs of themselves and their ballot or absentee ballot while in a privacy booth, and to share and disseminate such photographs on social media. The bill aims to address concerns about voter intimidation and misinformation by enabling voters to document their voting process. It is intended to promote transparency and reduce disinformation around election procedures. The bill was referred to the Elections Committee on January 14, 2025.