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NY S04843
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/27/2009
Primary Sponsor
Darrel Aubertine
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AI Summary
- Requires absentee ballots in Braille (Grade Two) and large-print (18-point font or larger) to be made available upon request by registered voters who are blind or visually impaired.
- Mandates voters request Braille or large-print ballots at least 30 days before each election to allow boards of elections time to prepare and distribute them.
- Directs the State Board of Elections to develop initial ballot formats in consultation with at least three New York State disability advocacy organizations and requires all Braille ballots to be proofread by qualified Braille readers.
- Applies to both absentee and polling place ballots for all elections, including school district elections, with absentee ballots available as an alternative to voting machines.
- Requires the State Board of Elections and Department of Education to establish rules for preparation, distribution, casting, and canvassing of Braille and large-print ballots, with implementation authorized immediately and effective December 1st following enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that absentee ballots for all elections shall be made available in braille, upon request of a blind or visually impaired voter; applies to all elections, including school elections; directs the state board of elections, and the commissioner of education, to promulgate rules for the preparation, distribution, casting, and canvass of braille ballots.
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 4843A
7/1/2010
Committee Referrals
Finance3/23/2010
Elections4/27/2009
Full Bill Text
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