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NY S05679
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Julia Salazar
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AI Summary
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Allows U.S. citizens living abroad whose last U.S. domicile was in New York to vote as "special federal voters" in federal elections, including for president, vice-president, U.S. senator, representative in Congress, and national convention delegates
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Removes the restriction that previously allowed voting from U.S. territories and possessions, limiting eligibility to those not registered or voting in any other election district or state
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Requires overseas voters to possess a valid passport or card of identity and registration issued by the U.S. Secretary of State
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Updates gendered language from "his" to "such citizen's" in the existing statute
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Authorizes United States citizens currently residing outside the United States whose last residence in the United States was in the state of New York to vote in certain federal elections.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/7/2026