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NY S05183

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds a prominent notice "IMPORTANT TO ABSENTEE VOTER: YOU MUST SIGN THE AFFIRMATION ON THIS ENVELOPE" to absentee ballot inner envelopes
  • Adds similar notice "IMPORTANT TO SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL VOTER: YOU MUST SIGN THE AFFIRMATION ON THIS ENVELOPE" to special presidential voter ballot envelopes
  • Updates gendered language from "his or her" to "their" in witness signature requirements on both envelope types
  • Takes effect one year after becoming law

Legislative Description

Includes a statement on the envelopes of ballots for early mail voters, absentee voters and special presidential voters for signature affirmation.

Last Action

AMENDED ON THIRD READING 5183B

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections1/7/2026
Governmental Operations3/5/2025
Elections2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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