Loading chat...
NY A00361
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chantel Jackson
Click for details
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
No bill text available