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NY S01718
Bill
Status
Passed
11/25/2019
Primary Sponsor
David Carlucci
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AI Summary
- Requires voter registration forms to include optional space for applicants to provide an e-mail address
- Mandates that the state board of elections send all required notices and communications by e-mail in addition to postal mail when a voter furnishes an e-mail address
- Grants county boards of elections and the New York City board of elections the option to send required notices and communications by e-mail in addition to postal mail when a voter provides an e-mail address
- Applies the same e-mail provisions to voters who register using the federal voter registration application form developed by the federal election commission
- Takes effect one year after becoming law, with the state board of elections authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary for implementation
Legislative Description
Provides for the inclusion, at a voter's option, of an e-mail address in the voter registration application and record, whereupon notices and other communication required to be sent to the voter by the state board of elections shall be sent by e-mail in addition to postal mail; provides that county boards of elections and the board of elections of the city of New York shall have the option of sending required notices and communications by e-mail in addition to postal mail to certain voters.
Last Action
signed chap.536
11/25/2019
Committee Referrals
Elections5/20/2019
Ways and Means2/27/2019
Election Law1/15/2019
Rules6/3/2019
Finance5/29/2019
Elections1/15/2019
Full Bill Text
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