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NY A05183
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Jacobson
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Board of Elections to create a plan for voting by mail during natural disasters or states of emergency
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Plan must be completed by September 1, 2025 or within 30 days of the law taking effect, whichever comes first
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"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
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Plan must comply with all existing provisions of the election law
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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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