NY A03985

Adds requirement that absentee ballots must not be mailed or delivered to voters unless the voter specifically requests to receive an absentee ballot.

Updates outdated terminology by replacing "Veteran's Administration of the United States" with "United States Department of Veterans Affairs" in provisions regarding ballot delivery to facility residents.

Makes gender-neutral language updates throughout the statute by replacing "his" with "or her" in multiple references to voters and applicants.

Maintains existing exceptions allowing in-person ballot delivery at facilities (mental hygiene facilities, nursing homes, residential health care facilities, and Veterans Affairs hospitals) located in the voter's county or city.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.