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NY A05323

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Boards of elections in cities with populations over one million must provide Haitian Creole language information on their websites matching what is provided in other non-English languages.

  • Boards of elections must produce and distribute citywide a booklet containing a voter registration form in English with Haitian Creole instructions, information about absentee ballot criteria and application processes in Haitian Creole, and general voter information including frequently asked questions in Haitian Creole.

  • Boards of elections may include additional languages on their websites and in such booklets beyond Haitian Creole.

  • The act takes effect on January 1st of the year following enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to providing Haitian Creole language voting materials.

Last Action

referred to election law

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Election Law2/12/2021

Full Bill Text

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