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NY S01133
Bill
Status
10/25/2021
Primary Sponsor
John Liu
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AI Summary
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Amends the Election Law to expand the definition of "name" used for nominating candidates and ballot designations to include alternate, anglicized, familiar names, and nicknames in addition to formal names.
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Permits candidates to use an alternate name on electoral nominating petitions and ballots if the name is commonly used to identify them in their community, does not include descriptive terms, and is not intended to mislead voters about their identity.
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Requires that any alternate name used would not tend to confuse or mislead potential petition signatories or voters regarding the candidate's actual identity.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to the definition of the term "name" for purposes of designating or nominating a candidate for public office or party position.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.490
10/25/2021