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NY S02543
Bill
Status
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Zellnor Myrie
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AI Summary
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Allows candidates to file sworn statements with biographical information (occupation, education, government experience) and answers to issue-based questions drafted by the State Board of Elections at least six weeks before primary and general elections
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Requires the State Board of Elections to email voting guides to registered voters with available emails and mail at least one physical copy to each household with a registered voter at least three weeks before elections
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Mandates the State Board of Elections send election reminder postcards twice before each primary and general election: first mailing 10-15 days before, second mailing 5-7 days before
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Requires all major television and radio stations using public airwaves or operating in New York to broadcast election reminders at least four times daily (between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., at least three hours apart) for ten consecutive days before each election
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Instructs the state board of elections to create and distribute voting guides to voters containing information about the candidates; mandates that voters receive postcards to notify them of upcoming elections and that television and radio stations also notify their audience of upcoming elections.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/7/2026