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NY A04223
Bill
Status
1/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
David McDonough
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AI Summary
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Prohibits election boards from mailing or delivering absentee ballots to voters unless the voter has specifically requested to receive one
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Updates gendered pronouns throughout the absentee ballot statute to gender-neutral language ("his" to "the applicant's" or "their")
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Updates the name "Veteran's Administration of the United States" to "United States Department of Veterans Affairs" to reflect the current agency name
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Maintains existing provisions allowing personal delivery of absentee ballots to residents of mental hygiene facilities, nursing homes, residential health care facilities, and VA facilities located in the voter's county or city
Legislative Description
Provides that absentee ballots shall not be mailed or delivered to a voter unless such voter has specifically requested to receive an absentee ballot.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/7/2026