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NY S00505
Bill
Status
1/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
Liz Krueger
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AI Summary
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Allows victims of domestic violence to submit a signed written statement to their county board of elections requesting that their voter registration records be kept confidential.
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Requires the statement to affirm that the person is a victim of domestic violence and fears physical or emotional harm to themselves or family/household members.
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Mandates that boards of elections keep confidential registration records separate from other records and restrict access to election officials only when necessary for official duties.
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Removes the requirement for court approval (from supreme, county, or family court) and instead allows boards of elections to grant confidentiality requests directly upon application.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to the confidentiality of registration records for victims of domestic violence; requires victims of domestic violence wishing to make their registration records confidential to deliver a signed written statement swearing or affirming that they are victims of domestic violence and due to the threat of physical or emotional harm they wish to keep their registration record confidential.
Last Action
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
1/6/2021