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NY S04866
Bill
Status
6/18/2019
Primary Sponsor
Zellnor Myrie
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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