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NY S05738
Bill
Status
2/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
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AI Summary
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Requires boards of elections in cities with populations over one million to provide Russian interpreters at polling locations in counties where 5% or more of residents speak Russian as their first language
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Applies specifically to election districts within qualifying counties where 5% or more of the population speaks Russian as their first language
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Updates gender-neutral language in existing law regarding voter registration assistance for non-English speakers (changing "he/him" to "the applicant")
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Takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to all elections conducted after the effective date
Legislative Description
Requires the board of elections to provide Russian interpreters at certain polling locations in cities having a population in excess of one million people.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/7/2026