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NY A00361

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chantel Jackson

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires boards of elections to notify voters within one day when their affidavit ballot envelope is incomplete or defective, explaining the reason for rejection and the cure procedure
  • Mandates boards contact voters by mail and, if available, by email or telephone to inform them of the deficiency and opportunity to cure
  • Allows voters to cure defects by filing a signed affirmation attesting to the required information and confirming they submitted the original affidavit ballot
  • Sets a deadline of seven business days after mailing of the rejection notice for voters to submit cure affirmations to the board of elections
  • Requires boards to notify voters by mail within three business days when an affidavit ballot is rejected for a non-curable defect

Legislative Description

Provides voters an opportunity to cure deficiencies regarding affidavit ballots in order to have their votes counted.

Last Action

referred to election law

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Election Law1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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