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NY A00953
Bill
Status
1/11/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Jacobson
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Board of Elections to create a plan permitting voting by mail during natural disasters or states of emergency by September 1, 2023 or within 30 days of the law's enactment, whichever is earlier
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Defines "voting by mail" as elections where all eligible voters receive ballots by mail and vote either by mailing ballots, depositing at drop-off locations, or voting at voter service and polling centers
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Plan must comply with all existing provisions of New York election law
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Directs the state board of elections to create a plan to permit voting by mail in the event of a natural disaster or state of emergency.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/3/2024