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NY S07596

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Lanza

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 5-106 of the election law to add two new subdivisions establishing state preemption over municipal election rules
  • Prohibits counties, cities, towns, and villages from granting voting or registration rights to persons who lack such rights under state election law or the state constitution
  • Prohibits counties, cities, towns, and villages from restricting or abridging voting or registration rights through municipal charters, local laws, or other local actions
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prevents municipalities from abridging the election law.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Elections1/5/2022
Rules12/15/2021

Full Bill Text

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