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NY A10554
Bill
Status
7/6/2022
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
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Lowers the voting age requirement for school district elections from 18 to 16 years old across all relevant Education Law provisions.
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Allows 16-year-olds to pre-register to vote if they will turn 16 by December 31st of the year they apply, with registration becoming effective for school district elections upon turning 16.
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Maintains the 18-year-old voting age requirement for all federal, state, and local elections other than school district elections.
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Updates voter registration forms and absentee ballot statements to reflect the new 16-year-old voting eligibility for school district elections and clarifies gender-neutral language throughout.
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Takes effect upon ratification of a concurrent resolution amending the state constitution to permit voting at age 16 in school district elections.
Legislative Description
Extends the right to vote in school district elections to qualified persons who are sixteen years of age.
Last Action
referred to education
7/6/2022