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NY S04210
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Toby Stavisky
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AI Summary
- Requires absentee ballots in Braille (grade two) and large-print (18-point font or larger) to be made available upon request by registered voters who are blind or visually impaired
- Mandates voters request Braille or large-print ballots at least 30 days before each election to allow boards of elections time to prepare and distribute them
- Directs the state board of elections to establish rules for preparation, distribution, casting, and canvass of accessible absentee ballots in consultation with at least three New York disability advocacy organizations
- Requires all Braille ballots to be proofread by a qualified Braille reader, with minimum qualifications established by the state board of elections in consultation with disability advocacy organizations
- Takes effect December 1st following enactment, with authorization for agencies to promulgate necessary rules immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Provides that absentee ballots for all elections shall be made available in Braille and large print, upon request of a blind or visually impaired voter no less than 30 days prior to each election day.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/5/2022
Committee Referrals
Elections1/5/2022
Finance5/11/2021
Elections2/2/2021
Full Bill Text
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