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NY S08916
Bill
Status
8/14/2020
Primary Sponsor
Zellnor Myrie
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AI Summary
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Extends the deadline for absentee ballot applications received by mail from 7 days to 15 days before the election.
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Establishes a separate deadline of the day before the election for absentee ballot applications delivered in person to the board of elections.
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Changes language from "mailed to" to "received by" the board of elections to clarify when the deadline is met.
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Removes the 30-day minimum waiting period for submission of absentee ballot requests to allow applications to be received earlier.
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Takes effect immediately, with provisions subject to expiration and reversion pursuant to existing law from the 2020 legislative session.
Legislative Description
Relates to absentee voting application deadlines; all applications requesting an absentee ballot by mail must be received by the board of elections no later than the fifteenth day before the election for a ballot is first requested; applications delivered in person shall be received no later than the day before such election.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
8/14/2020