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NY S08465
Bill
Status
Engrossed
7/22/2020
Primary Sponsor
John Liu
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 1-104 of the election law to add a new definition of "name" for purposes of nominating candidates for public office or party position
- Permits candidates to use their formal name, alternate name, anglicized name, familiar form of name, or nickname on nominating petitions and ballots
- Requires that any alternate name used must be commonly used to identify the candidate in their community and must not include descriptive terms
- Prohibits the use of alternate names if intended to mislead or confuse potential signatories, or if such use would tend to confuse or mislead voters about the candidate's identity
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to the definition of the term "name" for purposes of designating or nominating a candidate for public office or party position.
Last Action
referred to election law
7/22/2020
Committee Referrals
Election Law7/22/2020
Rules7/21/2020
Elections6/3/2020
Full Bill Text
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