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NY S02301

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2019

Primary Sponsor

Brian Kavanagh

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Takes effect January 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Provides protections against illegal voter purging.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

1/8/2020

Committee Referrals

Elections1/8/2020
Rules6/20/2019
Elections1/23/2019

Full Bill Text

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