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NY S08902
Bill
Status
Introduced
8/11/2020
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
- Authorizes each board of elections to establish one or more secure absentee ballot drop-off locations where voters can return marked absentee ballots
- Requires boards of elections to post the locations of all drop-off locations on their website no later than the day the location is established
- Directs the state board of elections to promulgate rules and regulations governing drop box location, chain of custody, pick-up times, labeling, and security
- Deems absentee ballots deposited in drop boxes before the close of polls on election day as "received" by the board of elections and eligible for counting
- Requires boards of elections to close and collect ballots from all drop boxes at the close of polls on election day
Legislative Description
Authorizes boards of elections to establish absentee ballot drop-off locations.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
8/11/2020
Committee Referrals
Rules8/11/2020
Full Bill Text
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