Preclearance
Source:
Section 17-210 — Preclearance, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/ELN/17-210 (updated Sep. 27, 2024; accessed May 24, 2025).
17–200
Legislative purpose and statement of public policy 17–202
Interpretation of laws related to the elective franchise 17–204
Definitions 17–206
Prohibitions on voter disenfranchisement 17–208
Assistance for language-minority groups 17–210
Preclearance 17–212
Prohibition against voter intimidation, deception or obstruction 17–214
Enforcement 17–216
Expedited judicial proceedings and preliminary relief 17–218
Attorneys’ fees 17–219
Rules and regulations 17–220
Applicability 17–222
Severability
Legislative purpose and statement of public policy 17–202
Interpretation of laws related to the elective franchise 17–204
Definitions 17–206
Prohibitions on voter disenfranchisement 17–208
Assistance for language-minority groups 17–210
Preclearance 17–212
Prohibition against voter intimidation, deception or obstruction 17–214
Enforcement 17–216
Expedited judicial proceedings and preliminary relief 17–218
Attorneys’ fees 17–219
Rules and regulations 17–220
Applicability 17–222
Severability
