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NY A01335
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Clyde Vanel
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AI Summary
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Proposes an amendment to Article 2, Section 2 of the New York State Constitution to enable universal vote-by-mail
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Removes the current constitutional requirement that voters must have a specific reason (absence from county/city of residence, illness, or physical disability) to vote absentee
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Allows the legislature to establish procedures for any qualified voter to vote by mail in any election without providing justification
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Requires the amendment to be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election and published for 3 months prior to voter approval, as mandated by the constitutional amendment process
Legislative Description
Authorizes ballot by mail by removing cause for absentee ballot voting.
Last Action
opinion referred to judiciary
1/30/2026