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NY A00543
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Steck
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the requirement that petition signers make a sworn statement under oath before a notary public or commissioner of deeds affirming their information is true
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Replaces the sworn oath requirement with a verification process where the notary must inquire whether the signer is the same person listed at that address in board of elections records
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Applies the change to multiple petition types covered under Election Law sections 6-132, 6-140, 6-204, and 6-206
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Requires boards of elections to provide address verification information to notaries public and commissioners of deeds for use in the inquiry process
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Removes the requirement of a sworn statement administered by a notary public for purposes of petitions; requires the notary public to inquire whether the person is the same listed on the address.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/7/2026