NY S08644

Requires the State Board of Elections to create a single, uniform ballot form for all mail-in voters, including early mail, absentee, military, and special federal voters, replacing the current system of separate ballot types with different labeling requirements

Establishes a uniform inner affirmation envelope with a standardized oath to be used by all county boards of elections for mail-in voters, eliminating the current varying affirmation statements required for different voter categories

Creates a statewide electronic ballot application transmittal system allowing voters to apply online for mail-in ballots through either their local board of elections website or the state board website, with applications considered filed on the date transmitted

Requires the online application system to be accessible in languages required by the federal Voting Rights Act and compatible with accessibility tools for persons with disabilities

Updates gender-neutral language throughout the election law, changing "his or her" to "their" in multiple sections governing mail-in voting procedures