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NY S04234
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of disasters that can trigger additional voting days to include a "state of emergency" and situations where voting becomes impossible, replacing the previous requirement that less than 25% of registered voters actually voted
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Extends the law's application from general elections only to all elections, including special elections
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Requires county boards of elections to notify media outlets, clerks, and municipal attorneys at least one week before any additional voting day, and post notices on their websites
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Increases the maximum filing deadline extension from one business day to two business days when disasters impair the ability to make required election filings
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Adds new provisions allowing postponement of party caucuses for up to one week when emergencies substantially impair the ability to hold them and make required nomination filings
Legislative Description
Authorizes additional days of voting as a result of emergencies; includes state of emergency.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/7/2026