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NY S06379

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Election Law Section 8-400 to allow voters to request absentee ballots through electronic applications submitted via email or through electronic transmittal systems and web portals established by state or local boards of elections, in addition to written requests.

  • Expands absentee ballot request methods to include electronic applications alongside traditional written requests in letters, telefaxes, or other written instruments.

  • Removes the requirement that absentee ballot applications must be signed by the voter when submitted electronically.

  • Maintains existing timeline requirements that absentee ballot requests must be received between the 30th day and 7th day before an election.

  • Expires and repeals all provisions of this act on December 31, 2021.

Legislative Description

Relates to electronic applications for absentee ballots; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A6046

6/9/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules5/26/2021
Elections4/26/2021

Full Bill Text

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