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NY A05348
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2021
Primary Sponsor
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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AI Summary
- Amends New York Election Law by adding Section 3-507 requiring boards of elections to provide voting materials in Haitian Creole
- Mandates boards provide the same information in Haitian Creole on their websites as they provide in other non-English languages
- Requires boards to produce and distribute a citywide booklet in Haitian Creole containing a voter registration form with English form and Haitian Creole instructions, absentee ballot application instructions, and general voter information including frequently asked questions
- Allows boards of elections to include additional languages on their website and in the booklet beyond Haitian Creole requirements
- Takes effect on January 1st following the date the bill becomes law
Legislative Description
Requires boards of elections to provide 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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