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NY A03918

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/8/2023

Primary Sponsor

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends New York election law to require each board of elections to provide Haitian Creole language information on their websites matching what is provided in other non-English languages

  • Mandates boards of elections produce and distribute a citywide booklet including a voter registration form in English with Haitian Creole instructions

  • Requires the booklet to contain Haitian Creole instructions on absentee ballot criteria and application procedures

  • Mandates the booklet include general voter information in Haitian Creole, such as frequently asked questions

  • Permits boards of elections to include additional languages on websites and in booklets beyond Haitian Creole

  • Takes effect January 1 of the year following enactment

Legislative Description

Requires boards of elections to provide Haitian Creole language voting materials.

Last Action

referred to election law

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Election Law2/8/2023

Full Bill Text

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