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NY S02703
Bill
Status
1/22/2021
Primary Sponsor
Robert Ortt
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AI Summary
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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.
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Removes existing language that allowed public school buildings to be designated as polling places if suitable rooms accessible to disabled voters were provided.
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Maintains requirements for publicly owned or leased buildings (other than schools) designated as polling places to provide suitable accessible voting areas near convenient entrances.
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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.
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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