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NY A06046

Bill

Status

Passed

7/16/2021

Primary Sponsor

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends election law to allow voters to request absentee ballots through electronic applications submitted via email, electronic transmittal systems, or web portals established by state or local boards of elections
  • Removes the requirement that absentee ballot requests be signed by the voter when submitted electronically
  • Maintains existing requirement that applications be received between the 30th day and 7th day before an election
  • Preserves separate procedures for military voters and special federal voters to request ballots by letter
  • Expires and is repealed on December 31, 2021

Legislative Description

Relates to electronic applications for absentee ballots; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Last Action

signed chap.249

7/16/2021

Committee Referrals

Elections5/11/2021
Election Law3/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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