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NY A01277

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Slater

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 1 of Article 2 of the New York State Constitution to change voting eligibility language from "Every citizen shall be entitled to vote" to "Only citizens shall be entitled to vote"
  • Maintains existing requirements that voters must be at least 18 years old and residents of the state, county, city, or village for 30 days preceding an election
  • Requires the amendment to be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election of assembly members
  • Must be published for 3 months prior to the election in accordance with constitutional amendment procedures

Legislative Description

Allows only citizens to vote at elections.

Last Action

opinion referred to judiciary

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/30/2026
Election Law1/7/2026
Judiciary1/29/2025
Election Law1/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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