NY S08004

Amends Election Law Section 8-406 to require boards of elections to include a return postage guaranteed envelope with absentee ballots sent to qualified voters.

Changes the requirement from "an" envelope to "a return postage guaranteed" envelope when mailing absentee ballots to applicants at addresses they designate.

Maintains existing provisions for air mail delivery of ballots to voters outside the United States (except Canada and Mexico) and special handling procedures for voters in mental health facilities, nursing homes, and Veterans Administration facilities.

Corrects statutory cross-reference from "chapter" to "title" in relation to Section 8-407 of the election law.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.