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NY A00611
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
Robert Carroll
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AI Summary
- Proposes amendment to New York State Constitution Section 1, Article 2 to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 years old
- Allows 16-year-old citizens to vote in all elections and on all questions submitted to voters, provided they meet residency requirements (30 days in state, county, city, or village)
- Requires the proposed amendment to be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election of assembly members
- Mandates publication of the amendment for 3 months prior to the election in accordance with Article 19 of the New York Constitution
- Requires concurrent approval by both the Senate and Assembly to advance the constitutional amendment
Legislative Description
Provides that the voting age in New York be 16 years old.
Last Action
opinion referred to judiciary
2/18/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/18/2022
Election Law1/5/2022
Judiciary2/5/2021
Election Law1/6/2021
Full Bill Text
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