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NY A10541
Bill
Status
Introduced
7/6/2022
Primary Sponsor
Anna Kelles
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AI Summary
- Removes the requirement that individuals under primary care must be ill or physically disabled for the caregiver to qualify for absentee voting
- Allows qualified voters serving as primary caregivers of one or more individuals to vote by absentee ballot in both state elections (Election Law § 8-400) and village elections (Election Law § 15-122)
- Updates gendered language in village election provisions from "his" to "such elector's"
- Takes effect immediately for all elections occurring on or after enactment, with provisions reverting to prior law upon expiration of chapter 139 of the laws of 2020
- Maintains existing absentee voting eligibility for voters unable to appear at polling places due to illness, physical disability, hospitalization, or confinement
Legislative Description
Allows qualified voters who are primary caregivers of one or more individuals to vote by absentee ballot regardless of whether the individuals cared for are ill or physically disabled.
Last Action
referred to election law
7/6/2022
Committee Referrals
Election Law7/6/2022
Full Bill Text
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