N.Y. Election Law § 16-101: Actions or proceedings challenging provisions of this chapter

§ 16-101. Actions or proceedings challenging provisions of this

chapter. 1. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, in any

action or proceeding in which any party challenges the constitutionality

of a provision of this chapter, and any related statutory claims, venue

shall be proper only in one of the following designated courts in a

judicial department within which at least one plaintiff is located:

(a) first judicial department: New York county;

(b) second judicial department: Westchester county;

(c) third judicial department: Albany county; or

(d) fourth judicial department: Erie county.

2. For the purposes of this section, a challenge to the

constitutionality of a provision of this chapter shall mean a challenge

in any form, including but not limited to a claim, counter-claim,

cross-claim, defense, or affirmative defense. Such a claim may be raised

by any party, including but not limited to a plaintiff, defendant,

third-party plaintiff, third-party defendant, intervenor, or substituted

party.