NY S07529

Amends absentee ballot statement language in Education Law sections 2018-a and 2018-b to allow individuals whose maximum sentence of imprisonment has expired or who have been discharged from parole to vote by absentee ballot in school district elections.

Amends Town Law sections 84-a, 175-b, and 213-b to add identical language permitting voting by absentee ballot for individuals whose maximum sentence has expired or who have been discharged from parole in special town elections and district elections.

Replaces existing language that required individuals to have been pardoned or restored to all citizen rights, with new language explicitly recognizing expiration of maximum sentence of imprisonment or parole discharge as separate qualifying conditions for absentee voting eligibility.

Applies the same voting rights provisions across school district elections, special town elections, and various district elections throughout New York State.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.