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NY S00259
Bill
Status
1/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
Zellnor Myrie
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Adds a space on voter registration applications for applicants to provide an email address for receiving official correspondence from the state board of elections.
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Applies to polling place changes in election districts with fewer than 100 eligible voters that must be combined with other districts.
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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