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NY S02703

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2021

Primary Sponsor

Robert Ortt

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits polling places from being located on the premises of any public or private elementary or secondary school or preschool facility as defined in Education Law section 4410.

  • Removes existing language that allowed public school buildings to be designated as polling places if suitable rooms accessible to disabled voters were provided.

  • Maintains requirements for publicly owned or leased buildings (other than schools) designated as polling places to provide suitable accessible voting areas near convenient entrances.

  • Allows building controllers to request cancellation of polling place designation within 30 days if use would unreasonably interfere with usual building activities, subject to approval within 20 days.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Establishes no polling place shall be located on the premises of any public or private elementary or secondary school or a school for preschool children.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Elections1/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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