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NY A06764

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/8/2023

Primary Sponsor

Brian Cunningham

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires boards of elections to notify voters immediately when placing registrations in inactive status using first class forwardable mail to both the voter's current and registered addresses, plus email and telephone numbers on file.

  • Mandates uniform statewide notice forms be established by the state board of elections for inactive status and registration cancellation notices that explain the reason for the action.

  • Expands notification methods for registration cancellation notices to include first class forwardable mail to both the current and registered addresses, plus email and telephone numbers, rather than only mailing to the last registered address.

  • Requires boards of elections to notify voters of cancellation using all prescribed notification methods immediately after cancellation, and to inform voters of their right to reregister or apply for reinstatement.

  • Updates confirmation notices for address changes to include notification via email addresses and telephone numbers in addition to first class forwardable mail, and requires second notices if the initial notice is undeliverable.

Legislative Description

Ensures that boards of elections provide adequate notice to each voter before and after a board cancels the voter's registration or places such voter in inactive status.

Last Action

referred to election law

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Election Law5/8/2023

Full Bill Text

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