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NY S00478

NY S00478
Provides that the voting age in New York be 16 years old.


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Introduced
01/06/2021
In Committee
03/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing an amendment to section 1 of article 2 of the constitution, in relation to the voting age.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend the New York State Constitution to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 years old. If enacted, every citizen 16 years of age or older who has been a resident of the state and county for at least 30 days prior to an election would be entitled to vote in all elections for public officials and on all questions submitted to the public vote.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY (on 03/01/2022)

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