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NY S04866

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/18/2019

Primary Sponsor

Zellnor Myrie

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires boards of elections to send email notification (in addition to mailed written notice) to registered voters at least five days before an election when a polling place location changes, if email notice is possible.

  • Mandates email notification to voters with a valid email address on file when polling places are moved for specific elections, with notice sent 10-15 days before the election.

  • Adds a space on voter registration applications for applicants to voluntarily provide an email address for receiving official correspondence from the state board of elections.

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law.

Legislative Description

Requires the board of elections to provide email notifications to voters whenever they change the location of a polling place.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

12/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules12/28/2020
Elections1/8/2020
Election Law6/18/2019
Elections3/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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