NY S09089

Begins examination and validation of absentee ballot envelopes starting 40 days before election day on every business day, rather than waiting until after the election.

Authorizes boards of elections to begin canvassing eligible absentee ballots three hours before polls close on election day, with results updated daily while maintaining voter privacy.

Allows voters who received absentee ballots to surrender them and vote on machines instead, if they mark the ballot "VOID" and provide it to the inspector.

Permits poll watchers to be present at meetings to examine absentee ballot envelopes before election day, with objections to ballot eligibility only valid if made at the meeting where the determination occurs.

Requires clear and convincing evidence of irreparable harm from procedural irregularities to obtain court orders halting absentee ballot canvassing, and prohibits using close opinion polls as justification for such orders.