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NY S05346
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Adds religious observance or practice as a valid reason for qualified voters to cast an absentee ballot in New York elections
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Applies to village elections, primary elections, special elections, general elections, and school board district elections in New York City and Buffalo
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Updates gendered language throughout the relevant election law section, replacing "he or she" with "such person" and "their"
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Takes effect January 1, 2026 and applies to all general, primary, run-off primary, and special elections held after that date
Legislative Description
Provides that a qualified voter may receive an absentee ballot if such voter is unable to appear personally at the polling place of the election district in which such individual is a qualified voter because of a religious observance or practice.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/7/2026