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NY S00877

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jamaal Bailey

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows 17-year-old U.S. citizens to vote in primary elections, including presidential primaries, if they will turn 18 by the date of the corresponding general election

  • Amends Section 5-102 of the election law by adding a new subdivision 4 establishing this age exception

  • Applies to citizens who are otherwise qualified to vote under existing eligibility requirements

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows a U.S. citizen, who is seventeen years of age, to vote in a primary election, including presidential, if such citizen will turn eighteen by the date of the corresponding general election.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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