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NY S04877

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Boards of elections in cities with populations over one million must provide Haitian Creole language information on their websites matching what is provided in other non-English languages.

  • Boards must produce and distribute a citywide booklet containing a voter registration form in English with Haitian Creole instructions.

  • The booklet must include Haitian Creole instructions on absentee ballot criteria and application procedures.

  • The booklet must contain general voter information in Haitian Creole, including frequently asked questions.

  • Boards may include additional languages on their websites and in the booklet; the act takes effect January 1 following enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to providing Haitian Creole language voting materials.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

1/8/2020

Committee Referrals

Elections3/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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