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NY S00259

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2021

Primary Sponsor

Zellnor Myrie

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires boards of elections to notify registered voters by mail AND email when polling place locations change, at least five days before the next election or registration day.

  • Mandates email notification to voters for polling place relocations occurring 10-15 days before elections, but only to voters who have provided a valid email address to the board.

  • Adds a space on voter registration applications for applicants to provide an email address for receiving official correspondence from the state board of elections.

  • Applies to polling place changes in election districts with fewer than 100 eligible voters that must be combined with other districts.

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law.

Legislative Description

Requires the board of elections to provide email notifications to voters whenever they change the location of a polling place.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Elections1/6/2021

Full Bill Text

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