Loading chat...

NY A04185

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2021

Primary Sponsor

Nathalia Fernandez

Click for details

Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows non-citizens lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States to vote in non-federal elections in New York, provided they meet age (18+) and residency requirements (30 days in state, county, city, or village).

  • Replaces the term "alien" with "non-citizen" throughout the State Constitution in Articles 2, 3, and 5 for consistency and clarity.

  • Maintains existing voter registration requirements, including completion at least 10 days before elections, and preserves ballot secrecy and signature identification provisions.

  • Applies voting rights to non-citizens only in non-federal elections, excluding federal elections for offices like U.S. President, Senate, and House of Representatives.

  • Requires the amendment to be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election and published for 3 months before taking effect, per constitutional amendment procedures.

Legislative Description

Relates to the right to vote for a non-citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.

Last Action

opinion referred to judiciary

2/18/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/18/2022
Election Law1/5/2022
Judiciary3/3/2021
Election Law2/1/2021

Full Bill Text

No bill text available