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NY A05534

NY A05534
Provides for the inclusion, at a voter's option, of an e-mail address in the voter registration application and record, whereupon notices and other communication required to be sent to the voter by the state board of elections shall be sent by e-mail in addition to postal mail; provides that county boards of elections and the board of elections of the city of New York shall have the option of sending required notices and communications by e-mail in addition to postal mail to certain voters.


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Introduced
02/27/2015
In Committee
06/09/2016
Crossed Over
06/09/2016
Passed
Dead
06/18/2016

Introduced Session

2015-2016 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Provides for the inclusion, at a voter's option, of an e-mail address in the voter registration application and record, whereupon notices and other communication required to be sent to the voter by the state board of elections shall be sent by e-mail in addition to postal mail; provides that county boards of elections and the board of elections of the city of New York shall have the option of sending required notices and communications by e-mail in addition to postal mail to certain voters.

AI Summary

This bill allows voters to optionally provide their email address when registering to vote, meaning that official notices and communications from the state board of elections will be sent via email in addition to traditional postal mail. Furthermore, county boards of elections and the board of elections for New York City will also have the option to send these required notices and communications by email, in addition to postal mail, to voters who have provided an email address. This change aims to modernize voter communication by offering an electronic option for receiving important election-related information.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS (on 06/09/2016)

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