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NY A06082
Bill
Status
3/10/2021
Primary Sponsor
Chantel Jackson
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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