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NY A06082

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2021

Primary Sponsor

Chantel Jackson

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires boards of elections to notify voters within one day of determining an affidavit ballot is incomplete or defective, including written notice and contact by email or telephone if available.

  • Allows voters to cure defects by filing a signed affirmation attesting to the same information required on the original affidavit ballot envelope, with the board providing the affirmation form.

  • Sets a deadline of seven business days after the board's mailing of the rejection notice for voters to file a cure affirmation, after which rejected ballots shall be reinstated and canvassed if the defect is cured.

  • Requires the board to set aside envelopes for three days if the board is split on the sufficiency of the cure affirmation, unless directed otherwise by court order.

  • Mandates notification by mail within three business days when a ballot is invalidated for a non-curable defect.

Legislative Description

Provides voters an opportunity to cure deficiencies regarding affidavit ballots.

Last Action

referred to election law

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Election Law3/10/2021

Full Bill Text

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