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NY S00506

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2021

Primary Sponsor

Leroy Comrie

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the state board of elections to establish a secure website or web portal for registered voters to track the status of their absentee ballot application and ballot for any upcoming election
  • Website must not require users to create an account and must display whether the voter's board of elections has received the application, approved or rejected it, mailed the ballot, received the completed ballot, and counted or rejected it
  • Website must provide brief statements explaining any rejections of applications or ballots
  • Authorizes the state board of elections to request applicable data from each county board of elections and the New York City board of elections to provide tracking information
  • Takes effect 60 days after becoming law, with the state board authorized immediately to implement necessary rules and regulations

Legislative Description

Requires the boards of elections to provide a secure website or web portal through which voters can track their absentee application or absentee ballot.

Last Action

RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

1/6/2021

Committee Referrals

Elections1/6/2021

Full Bill Text

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