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NY S01098

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rachel May

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires special town elections to be held on dates already designated as general election days by the state board of elections
  • Polls must remain open for at least six consecutive hours between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM if no other election is occurring on that date
  • Town boards must still adopt a resolution at least 20 days before the special election designating poll hours, voting locations, and propositions to be voted upon
  • Amends Section 82 of the Town Law, which was last amended in 1963

Legislative Description

Requires polls for special town elections to open on otherwise scheduled general election days, as designated by the state board of elections.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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