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NY A04569

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2021

Primary Sponsor

David McDonough

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Election Law Section 8-406 to require that absentee ballots may only be mailed or delivered to a voter if the voter has specifically requested to receive an absentee ballot
  • Updates pronouns throughout the section to include gender-neutral language ("or her" and "or him" references)
  • Maintains existing provisions for mailing ballots by air mail when sent outside the United States to countries other than Canada or Mexico
  • Preserves existing exceptions allowing in-person ballot delivery at board offices for residents of mental health facilities, nursing homes, residential health care facilities, and Veterans Administration hospitals
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides that absentee ballots shall not be mailed or delivered to a voter unless such voter has specifically requested to receive an absentee ballot.

Last Action

held for consideration in election law

4/26/2022

Committee Referrals

Election Law2/4/2021

Full Bill Text

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