Loading chat...
NY A06243
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Carroll
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Allows candidates to file sworn biographical statements and answers to issue-based questions with boards of elections at least six weeks before primary and general elections
-
Requires the State Board of Elections to email voting guides to registered voters with available email addresses and mail at least one physical copy to each household with a registered voter at least three weeks before the election
-
Mandates the State Board of Elections send election reminder postcards twice before each election: the first mailing 10-15 days prior and the second mailing 5-7 days prior to the election
-
Requires all major television and radio stations using public airwaves or operating in New York to broadcast election notifications at least four times daily (between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.) for ten consecutive days before each primary and general election
-
Takes effect 180 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Instructs the state board of elections to create and distribute voting guides to voters containing information about the candidates; mandates that voters receive postcards to notify them of upcoming elections and that television and radio stations also notify their audience of upcoming elections.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/7/2026