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NY S01555
Bill
Status
10/28/2021
Primary Sponsor
Zellnor Myrie
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AI Summary
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Allows victims of domestic violence to submit a signed sworn 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 that confidentiality is needed due to threats of physical or emotional harm to themselves or family members.
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Mandates that confidential registration records be kept separate from other records and not made available to the public or other persons, except election officials acting in their official duties.
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Provides that confidentiality protections begin upon the board's acceptance of the sworn statement and continue for four years, with the option to submit a new application before the four-year period expires.
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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
SIGNED CHAP.521
10/28/2021