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NY A05183

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Jacobson

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Board of Elections to create a plan for voting by mail during natural disasters or states of emergency

  • Plan must be completed by September 1, 2025 or within 30 days of the law taking effect, whichever comes first

  • "Voting by mail" defined as all eligible voters receiving ballots by mail, with options to return ballots by mail, at drop-off locations, or at voter service and polling centers

  • Plan must comply with all existing provisions of the election law

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Directs the state board of elections to create a plan to permit voting by mail in the event of a natural disaster or state of emergency.

Last Action

referred to election law

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Election Law2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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