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NY S08862
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
- Amends Election Law Section 6-146 to add grounds for declining a candidate designation or party nomination for a position
- Allows declination if the designated person has received a diagnosis of a serious health condition after their designation or nomination, defined as conditions requiring inpatient care, continuing treatment, or continuing supervision by a health care provider
- Allows declination if the designated person has resigned from the office for which they are nominated or designated to run for re-election, for any reason
- Becomes effective immediately upon enactment
- Introduced by Senator Skoufis on March 22, 2024
Legislative Description
Provides for the declination of a designation as a candidate or nomination for a party position if the person designated or nominated has received a diagnosis of a serious health condition or has resigned the office for which they are nominated or designated to run for re-election.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
3/22/2024
Committee Referrals
Elections3/22/2024
Full Bill Text
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