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NY S00245

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/6/2021

Primary Sponsor

Zellnor Myrie

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends election law section 9-209 to require boards of elections to cast and canvass applicable ballot portions for voters determined to be entitled to vote at an election
  • Allows ballots to be counted if a voter appeared in the correct county, even if they appeared at an incorrect polling place or election district
  • Applies to absentee, military, special ballots, and ballots from voters with missing registration records, unverified identity, or recent address changes
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to proceedings with respect to the canvass of absentee, military and special ballots and ballots cast by voters with registration records missing on days of election or voters who have not had their identity previously verified or who have moved after registering.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Elections1/6/2021

Full Bill Text

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