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NY A01606
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Glick
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AI Summary
- Requires all eligible voters to register before the deadline and to vote in each general election, either in person or by absentee ballot
- Exempts primary elections and school district/school board elections from the compulsory voting requirement
- Imposes a $10 fine on eligible voters who fail to cast a ballot, with the State Board of Elections authorized to waive fines for those who provide timely proof of a valid excuse
- Clarifies that voters are only required to return a ballot—no one can be compelled to cast a valid vote
- Directs recovered fine revenue to be used for improving the election process and authorizes the State Board of Elections to establish rules defining valid excuses
Legislative Description
Establishes compulsory voting, with some exceptions, for general elections held in this state.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Election Law1/10/2025
Full Bill Text
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