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NY A01340
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/17/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrion Aubry
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AI Summary
- Adds language to absentee ballot statements in school district elections allowing individuals to vote if their maximum sentence of imprisonment has expired or they have been discharged from parole
- Amends Education Law sections 2018-a and 2018-b to clarify voting eligibility for individuals whose maximum sentences have ended or who are no longer on parole
- Amends Town Law sections 84-a, 175-b, and 213-b to add the same voting eligibility clarification for special town elections and district elections
- Modifies absentee voter declarations to recognize individuals whose criminal convictions no longer bar them from voting due to expiration of their maximum sentence or parole discharge
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Clarifies that individuals have the ability to vote by absentee ballot in certain elections where their maximum sentence of imprisonment has expired.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Election Law1/17/2023
Full Bill Text
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