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NY S01195
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Addabbo
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AI Summary
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Requires voting machines used in elections on or after January 1, 2027 to automatically reject ballots containing a vote for a candidate who withdrew from the election prior to election day
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Mandates that voting machines notify voters when their ballot is rejected, including the name of the withdrawn candidate and instructions that a new ballot must be completed
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Authorizes the State Board of Elections to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the new voting machine requirements
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Takes effect January 1, 2027, with immediate authority for agencies to develop implementing rules and regulations before that date
Legislative Description
Relates to the rejection by voting machines of ballots that contain a vote for a candidate who previously withdrew from an election.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/7/2026