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NY A05707
Bill
Status
Passed
8/13/2010
Primary Sponsor
James Brennan
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AI Summary
- Expands polling place accessibility requirements to apply statewide rather than only in cities with populations exceeding 100,000
- Requires any person or entity controlling a building that receives state or local tax exemptions, abatements, subsidies, grants, or loans to make suitable rooms available for voter registration and voting that are accessible to disabled voters
- Exempts residential buildings with fewer than 25 dwelling units from these requirements
- Applies the same requirements to entities receiving state or local funding for programs, activities, or services, with such entities obligated to facilitate polling place use by seeking cooperation from building owners
- Authorizes state and local agencies to deny tax benefits or funding to otherwise eligible buildings or entities that refuse to comply with these accessibility and availability requirements
- Takes effect December 1st following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires owners of buildings who obtain tax abatement exemptions or other public benefits to make available rooms for voting and registration which are accessible to individuals with handicapping conditions.
Last Action
signed chap.323
8/13/2010
Committee Referrals
Elections5/11/2009
Election Law2/19/2009
Full Bill Text
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