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NY S06561

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Lanza

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public school buildings from being designated as early polling locations under New York election law
  • Amends section 8-600 of the election law to add the public school exemption specifically for early voting sites
  • Amends section 4-104 to explicitly bar boards or bodies empowered to designate polling places from selecting public schools as early polling locations
  • Public schools may still be used as regular polling places on Election Day, as the exemption applies only to early voting periods
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Exempts public school buildings from being designated as early polling locations.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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