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NY S08850

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/29/2020

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Election Law Section 7-122 to add the statement "IMPORTANT TO ABSENTEE VOTER: YOU MUST SIGN THE AFFIRMATION ON THIS ENVELOPE" to the reverse side of absentee voter ballot envelopes.

  • Amends Election Law Section 7-125 to add the statement "IMPORTANT TO SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL VOTER: YOU MUST SIGN THE AFFIRMATION ON THIS ENVELOPE" to the reverse side of special presidential voter ballot envelopes.

  • Requires both statements to appear on the envelopes alongside existing affirmation language requiring voters to declare their citizenship, registration, qualification to vote, and understanding of penalties for false statements.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Includes a statement on the envelopes of ballots for absentee voters and special presidential voters for signature affirmation.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

7/29/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules7/29/2020

Full Bill Text

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