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NY S02160
NY S02160Relates to providing notice of voting rights to persons released from local jails including written information distributed by the board of elections.
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Introduced
01/23/2019
01/23/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to providing notice of voting rights to persons released from local jails The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill amends the Correction Law to require the chief administrative officer of a local correctional facility to notify individuals over the age of 18 who are being discharged of their right to vote, and to provide them with a voter registration form and written information from the board of elections on the importance and mechanics of voting. The bill aims to ensure that individuals leaving local jails are informed of their voting rights and have the necessary resources to register and participate in elections.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Jamaal Bailey (D)*,
Brad Hoylman (D),
Velmanette Montgomery (D),
Kevin Parker (D),
Roxanne Persaud (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES (on 12/28/2020)
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