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NY A04270

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2023

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Steck

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals existing absentee ballot eligibility restrictions and allows any qualified voter to vote by absentee ballot without requiring a reason
  • Requires county and city boards of elections to automatically mail absentee ballots and return postage-paid envelopes to all registered and qualified voters at their registered address or a specified alternative address
  • Absentee ballots must be mailed between 20 and 14 days before the scheduled election date
  • Allows voters to designate a single person to mail or deliver their completed ballot on their behalf, with that person certifying they will handle no other ballots in that election
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires absentee ballots to be provided to all qualified voters; relates to the delivery of absentee ballots.

Last Action

referred to election law

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Election Law2/14/2023

Full Bill Text

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