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NY A06438

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Latrice Walker

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals provisions in Election Law section 5-106 that disqualify voters convicted of felonies from voting
  • Removes felony conviction as a reason for cancelling a voter's registration under section 5-400
  • Repeals subdivision 2 of section 5-708 related to felony conviction voting restrictions
  • Updates gendered language ("his/he") to gender-neutral terms ("the voter/their") throughout affected sections
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Provides for the re-enfranchisement of voters with felony convictions by repealing certain provisions in the election law.

Last Action

referred to election law

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Election Law3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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