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NY S00877
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jamaal Bailey
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AI Summary
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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
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Amends Section 5-102 of the election law by adding a new subdivision 4 establishing this age exception
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Applies to citizens who are otherwise qualified to vote under existing eligibility requirements
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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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