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NY S07111

Bill

Status

Passed

12/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Harckham

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows state party committees to elect a person by majority vote to handle voter enrollment complaints and hearings in counties where no county committee exists

  • Authorizes the state committee-designated person to determine whether a voter is "not in sympathy with the principles" of the party and initiate proceedings to cancel their enrollment

  • Updates gendered language in the election law, changing "chairman" to "chairperson" and "him" to "such person"

  • Requires at least two days' notice to voters before hearings on their party enrollment status, either personally or by mail

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Permits political parties to designate or nominate candidates for positions to be filled by all the voters, and perform other functions without forming county committees.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.701

12/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/11/2025
Rules6/9/2025
Elections4/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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