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NY S03820
Bill
Status
1/31/2021
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Griffo
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AI Summary
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Eliminates all eligibility requirements for absentee voting, allowing any registered voter to vote by absentee ballot without providing a reason.
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Prohibits registered voters who file an absentee ballot application from voting in person.
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Changes the absentee ballot application deadline from the seventh day before an election to the day of the election for in-person delivery to the board of elections.
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Allows any voter to apply for "permanent absentee" status to automatically receive absentee ballots for all future elections without reapplying, replacing the previous "permanently disabled" designation.
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Takes effect immediately, with provisions subject to expiration and reversion based on chapter 139 of the laws of 2020.
Legislative Description
Authorizes any registered voter to vote by absentee ballot and to elect to permanently vote by absentee ballot.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/5/2022