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NY S04578
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
- Requires boards of elections to notify voters within one day when their affidavit ballot is incomplete or defective, explaining the reason for rejection and the cure procedure
- Mandates boards contact voters by mail and by email or telephone (if available) to inform them of the deficiency and how to fix it
- Allows voters to cure defects by filing a signed affirmation attesting to the same information required on the envelope and confirming they submitted the ballot
- Sets a deadline of seven business days after the board mails the rejection notice for voters to submit cure affirmations
- Requires boards to notify voters by mail within three business days when an affidavit ballot is invalidated due to a non-curable defect
Legislative Description
Provides voters an opportunity to cure deficiencies regarding affidavit ballots in order to have their votes counted.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Elections2/7/2025
Full Bill Text
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