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NY A06925
Bill
Status
5/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Clyde Vanel
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AI Summary
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Proposes an amendment to Section 2 of Article 2 of the New York State Constitution to authorize mail-in voting without requiring specific causes.
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Removes the requirement that voters must be absent from their county (or city, if NYC residents) or unable to appear in person due to illness or disability to vote by mail.
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Allows the legislature to establish procedures, timing, and locations for mail-in voting and canvassing of votes in any election.
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Requires the amendment be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general assembly election and published for 3 months before that election.
Legislative Description
Authorizes ballot by mail by removing cause for absentee ballot voting.
Last Action
opinion referred to judiciary
1/26/2024