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NY A02162
Bill
Status
1/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Carroll
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to remove the requirement that voter registration be completed at least 10 days before each election from Article 2, Section 5 of the New York State Constitution
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Maintains the existing provision that voter registration is not required for town and village elections unless expressly provided by law
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Requires the amendment to be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election of Assembly members, following the constitutional amendment process
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Must be published for three months prior to the election, as required by Article 19 of the state constitution
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Would enable the legislature to establish new voter registration deadlines closer to or on election day
Legislative Description
Amends the constitution to delete the requirement that registration for purposes of voting be completed at least ten days before election day; provides that laws be made to adequately safeguard against deception in the exercise of the right of suffrage.
Last Action
opinion referred to judiciary
1/30/2026