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NY S01777

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Walczyk

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds U.S. citizenship as a requirement for appointment as an election commissioner in New York

  • Election commissioners must also be registered voters in their county and enrolled members of the party recommending their appointment

  • Individuals who do not meet the citizenship requirement cannot continue to hold the office of election commissioner

  • Amends Section 3-200 of the election law, which was last modified in 2003

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires persons appointed as election commissioners to be citizens of the United States.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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