NY S03251

Expands eligibility for absentee voting in village elections to include voters unable to appear at polling places due to illness, physical disability, or primary care duties, and those detained in jail awaiting grand jury action or trial (excluding felony convictions).

Changes the earliest deadline for submitting absentee ballot applications from four months to the thirtieth day before the election.

Requires absentee ballot applications to contain specific voter information including full name, date of birth, residence address, mailing address, voter registration status, and reason for absentee voting eligibility.

Permits continuous absentee voters to apply for ballots covering multiple elections between fall primary and general election, and automatically receive ballots for special elections and winter primaries occurring during their stated absence period.

Standardizes absentee voting procedures for village elections to conform with state board of elections requirements for absentee ballot applications and processing.