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NY S02160

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jamaal Bailey

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends New York Correction Law by adding Section 510 to require notice of voting rights upon discharge from local correctional facilities.

  • Chief administrative officer must notify all discharged persons age 18 or older of their right to vote.

  • Discharge notice must include a voter registration application form and written information from the board of elections on voting importance and mechanics.

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law.

Legislative Description

Relates to providing notice of voting rights to persons released from local jails including written information distributed by the board of elections.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

12/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules12/28/2020
Crime Victims, Crime and Correction1/8/2020
Rules6/20/2019
Crime Victims, Crime and Correction1/23/2019

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