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NY S09789
Bill
Status
6/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
John Mannion
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AI Summary
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Creates a new accessible absentee ballot system for voters with disabilities that interfere with reading, writing, or using printed material, allowing them to download, mark privately using assistive technology, and print ballots.
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Requires absentee ballot application forms to permit applicants with relevant disabilities to request an accessible absentee ballot under the new system.
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Allows voters claiming permanent disability to indicate on their application whether they need an accessible absentee ballot, which the board of elections will then provide for each subsequent election.
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Specifies that accessible absentee ballots shall be returned, counted, and canvassed using the same procedures as standard absentee ballots under existing law.
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Makes gender-neutral language updates throughout the election law and clarifies that permanent disability ballot mailings continue even when voter registration transfers to another county.
Legislative Description
Provides that voters with a disability that interferes with the effective reading, writing, or use of printed material who apply for an accessible absentee ballot and are otherwise eligible to receive an absentee ballot shall be sent an accessible absentee ballot by accessible electronic system; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to election law
6/5/2024