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NY S08120

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/23/2020

Primary Sponsor

Jen Metzger

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • State board of elections must create a plan for voting by mail during natural disasters or states of emergency by September 1, 2020 or 30 days after enactment, whichever comes first

  • Voting by mail plan must comply with all provisions of New York election law

  • Voting by mail is defined as elections where all eligible voters receive ballots by mail and vote by mailing ballots, using drop-off locations, or voting at voter service and polling centers

  • Act takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Directs the state board of elections to create a plan to permit voting by mail in the event of a natural disaster or state of emergency.

Last Action

PRINT NUMBER 8120A

7/13/2020

Committee Referrals

Elections3/23/2020

Full Bill Text

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