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NY A09626

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Carroll

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires boards of elections to establish at least one ballot drop box for every 15,000 registered voters in their jurisdiction
  • Drop boxes must be established at least 45 days before the relevant election
  • Drop boxes may be placed at public facilities including town halls, village halls, libraries, and county clerks offices at the board's discretion
  • Boards must post drop box location information on their website no later than the day each location is established
  • Takes effect 60 days after becoming law and applies to elections conducted on or after that date

Legislative Description

Requires a board of elections to establish at least one ballot drop box for every fifteen thousand registered voters in its jurisdiction; requires drop boxes to be placed 45 days before the election.

Last Action

referred to election law

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Election Law1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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