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NY A06239
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Carroll
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AI Summary
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Directs the State Board of Elections to create a secure online portal where qualified voters can sign designating petitions for candidates
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Covers all major elected offices including US Senate, US House, Governor, state legislature, and local positions down to village offices and school boards
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Requires the system to verify voter identity and ensure only eligible voters can sign petitions for candidates in their jurisdiction
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Allows candidates to collect up to 100% of required petition signatures through the online system
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Preserves the option for traditional paper petition collection alongside the new online system
Legislative Description
Authorizes and directs the state board of elections, in cooperation with county boards of elections, to create an online petitioning system for designating petitions; provides that use of such online petitioning system shall not preclude the collection and use of paper designating petitions; authorizes the state board of elections to promulgate necessary rules and regulations.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/7/2026