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NY S06253

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Skoufis

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • State Board of Elections must post sample ballots for every election district on its website at least 12 days before early voting begins

  • Sample ballots must be available through a searchable database that provides polling site information, voter district information, and the specific ballot each voter is eligible to cast

  • County boards of elections must electronically transmit sample ballots for all districts within their county to the State Board of Elections

  • County boards may optionally post sample ballots on their own websites using the same searchable database format, or refer voters to the state board's website

  • All posted sample ballots must include an embedded security tool to prevent tampering and printing

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Requires state and county boards of elections to post sample ballots online at least twelve days prior to the first day of early voting; requires such ballots to be posted in a searchable database.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections1/7/2026
Rules6/13/2025
Elections3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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