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NY A09311
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/23/2022
Primary Sponsor
Steve Stern
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AI Summary
- Proposes amendment to Section 2 of Article 2 of the New York State Constitution to add religious observance as a valid reason for absentee voting
- Changes the constitutional language from "illness or physical disability" to "illness, physical disability or religious observance" as grounds for inability to vote in person at polling places
- Requires referral to the first regular legislative session convening after the next general election of assembly members for voter approval
- Mandates publication of the proposed amendment for 3 months prior to the election in compliance with Section 1 of Article 19 of the Constitution
- Introduced February 23, 2022 in the Assembly by M. of A. Stern and referred to the Committee on Election Law
Legislative Description
Authorizes religious observance as a cause for absentee voting.
Last Action
opinion referred to judiciary
5/24/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary5/24/2022
Election Law2/23/2022
Full Bill Text
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