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NY A00559
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
- Amends Election Law section 6-146 to expand circumstances under which a person may decline a candidate designation or party nomination after the filing deadline
- Allows declination if the nominee receives a diagnosis of a serious health condition at any time after their designation or nomination
- Permits declination if the nominee resigns from the office they were seeking re-election to, for any reason, after their designation or nomination
- Builds on existing law that already permits late declination following conviction of misdemeanors or felonies
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
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
advanced to third reading cal.250
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Election Law1/7/2026
Rules5/28/2025
Election Law1/8/2025
Full Bill Text
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