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NY S07292

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jabari Brisport

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows New York City voters to sign designating petitions for an unlimited number of candidates seeking the same municipal public office or party position
  • Creates an exception to the statewide rule that invalidates signatures when voters sign petitions for more candidates than positions available
  • Applies specifically to NYC municipal offices and party positions within the five boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island)
  • Current law counts only signatures up to the number of positions available, prioritized by date signed; this bill removes that restriction for NYC elections
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Permits New York city voters to sign designating petitions for multiple candidates for the same New York City municipal public office or party position.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections4/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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