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NY A09508
Bill
Status
4/26/2022
Primary Sponsor
Latrice Walker
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AI Summary
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Changes the timing requirement for boards of elections to mail voter notices from "not less than 65 days nor more than 70 days before the primary election" to "between the third Tuesday in April and the second Friday in May" each year
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Requires the mailed communication to include notice of primary and general election dates and times, voter's polling place location, and information about absentee ballots for voters who will be absent or disabled
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Mandates the notice inform voters that those who have moved must notify the board of elections of their new address or vote by paper ballot at their new polling place, even if not re-registered
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Requires bold print notification if the primary date is not the first Tuesday after the second Monday in September, and bold notice if a polling place location has changed
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Permits boards of elections to send a single household communication listing multiple registered voters' names rather than individual notices
Legislative Description
Requires the board of elections to mail notice of ensuing primary and general elections, registration status, polling place location and other information to active voters between the third Tuesday in April and the second Friday in May each year.
Last Action
signed chap.175
4/26/2022