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NY S02301
Bill
Status
1/23/2019
Primary Sponsor
Brian Kavanagh
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AI Summary
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Requires any non-election official who mails materials intended to challenge a voter's qualifications to file a duplicate copy of the mail, recipient names and addresses, and a completed form with the state board of elections within two business days of mailing, including the challenger's name, residence, business address, employer, and number of pieces mailed.
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Establishes that failure to comply with the mailing notification requirements creates a presumption that such mail cannot be used to challenge a voter's qualifications.
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Requires challengers other than inspectors or clerks to complete and deliver a challenge affidavit that includes the challenger's identification information, the voter's registration serial number, and specific facts supporting the belief that the voter lacks voting qualifications.
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Mandates that challenge reports include the name and address of any non-inspector challenger and requires boards of elections to make challenge affidavit forms available to all qualified voters.
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Takes effect January 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
Provides protections against illegal voter purging.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/8/2020