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NY S06168
Bill
Status
3/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Requires boards of elections to notify voters immediately when placing a registration in inactive status using first class forwardable mail to both the voter's registered address and believed current address, plus any available email addresses and telephone numbers.
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Modifies registration cancellation procedures to require notifications be sent using all prescribed methods (mail to both addresses and electronic contact) rather than only first class mail to the registered address, and must explain the reason for cancellation.
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Requires boards to notify voters immediately after canceling a registration using first class forwardable mail to both addresses plus any available email addresses and telephone numbers in the board's records.
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Mandates the state board of elections establish uniform, statewide notification forms for all notices related to inactive status placement and registration cancellation.
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Extends notification requirements for address change confirmations to include email addresses and telephone numbers in addition to mail notifications.
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
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
5/20/2024