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NY A03973
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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AI Summary
- Requires each board of elections to provide all voting-related materials in Haitian Creole, including registration notices, forms, instructions, ballots, and information on ballot marking devices
- Mandates boards of elections provide Haitian Creole translations on websites for all information available in other non-English languages
- Requires boards to produce and distribute a citywide booklet containing a voter registration form with Haitian Creole instructions, absentee ballot application procedures in Haitian Creole, and general voter information with frequently asked questions
- Requires one or more Haitian Creole-speaking interpreters at each polling location in counties where 5% or more of the population identifies as Haitian according to the most recent U.S. Census
- Takes effect 30 days after becoming law, with agencies authorized to adopt necessary rules and regulations immediately
Legislative Description
Relates to providing voting materials and assistance in Haitian Creole.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Election Law2/8/2023
Full Bill Text
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