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NY S01809

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nathalia Fernandez

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows full-time college or university students to serve as election inspectors or poll clerks in the county where their institution is located, even if they are not registered voters in that county
  • Students attending colleges in New York City may serve in any of the five boroughs
  • Eligible students must be registered to vote somewhere in New York State, hold no elective office, not be a candidate (or spouse, parent, or child of a candidate) in that district, and be able to read, write, and speak English
  • "Full-time" is defined as matriculated students enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester at a New York State college or university
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Authorizes, under certain circumstances, full-time college and university students to act as election inspectors and poll clerks in the election district where their college or university is located.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections1/7/2026
Election Law3/19/2025
Elections1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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