Loading chat...

NY S08902

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/11/2020

Primary Sponsor

Brad Hoylman-Sigal

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

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

No bill text available