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NY A10746

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Amy Paulin

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands grounds for absentee ballot rejection to include ballots in envelopes that are partially sealed or sealed with tape, paste, or other binding agents or devices
  • Requires the board of elections to notify voters within one day of rejecting an absentee ballot for these reasons, providing explanation and cure procedures
  • Mandates contact by electronic mail or telephone if available to inform voters of deficiencies and the opportunity to cure them
  • Applies to elections occurring on or after the bill's enactment date
  • Also addresses other absentee ballot deficiencies including unsigned envelopes, signature mismatches, improper assistance marking, and missing witness attestation

Legislative Description

Relates to ballots submitted in envelopes that are partially sealed or sealed with tape, paste, or any other binding agent or device.

Last Action

print number 10746a

11/6/2020

Committee Referrals

Election Law7/9/2020

Full Bill Text

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