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NY S00265
NY S00265Clarifies that individuals have the ability to vote by absentee ballot in certain elections where their maximum sentence of imprisonment has expired.
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Introduced
01/06/2021
01/06/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law and the town law, in relation to clarifying that individuals have the ability to vote by absentee ballot where their maximum sentence of imprisonment has expired
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that individuals have the ability to vote by absentee ballot in certain elections where their maximum sentence of imprisonment has expired or they have been discharged from parole. The bill amends the education law and the town law to add this provision to the statement of absentee voter that is printed on the reverse side of the absentee ballot envelope. This change aims to ensure that individuals who have completed their sentences or been discharged from parole are able to exercise their right to vote through absentee ballots.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO EDUCATION (on 01/05/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S265 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S00265&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S00265 |
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