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NY A06234
Bill
Status
4/3/2023
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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Amends election law to require voting machines to reject ballots cast for candidates who withdrew from the election prior to Election Day, effective January 1, 2025.
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Requires voting machines to provide notice to voters when a ballot is rejected, including the name of the withdrawn candidate and a statement that the voter must complete a new ballot.
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Authorizes the State Board of Elections to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this ballot rejection procedure.
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Takes effect on January 1, 2025, with rulemaking authority effective immediately to allow the Board of Elections to prepare for implementation.
Legislative Description
Relates to the rejection by voting machines of ballots that contain a vote for a candidate who previously withdrew from an election.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/3/2024