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NY A05133
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Keith Brown
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AI Summary
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Requires ballot questions and proposals to include a brief explanation of the effect of each voting choice (yes/no), stating what will happen if that choice wins
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Mandates the explanatory language follow the format: "A [type of vote] vote shall have the effect of [positive or negative effects of that vote winning]"
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Secretary of State must write the explanatory language, which must then be approved by the Attorney General
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Approved language must be posted on the Secretary of State's website before official ballots are sent to be printed
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Takes effect January 1 of the year following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires choices of a question or proposal printed on a ballot include a brief phrase stating the effect of such choice should such choice win such question or proposal.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/7/2026