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NY S01796
NY S01796Relates 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
01/15/2021
01/15/2021
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
Relates to providing notice of voting rights to persons released from local jails including written information distributed by the board of elections.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Correction Law to require the chief administrative officer of a local correctional facility to notify any person 18 years of age or older upon their discharge from the facility of their right to vote. The bill also requires the provision of a voter registration application form and written information from the board of elections on the importance and mechanics of voting. The bill takes effect 90 days after it becomes law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Jamaal Bailey (D)*,
Alessandra Biaggi (D),
Brad Hoylman (D),
Kevin Parker (D),
Roxanne Persaud (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION (on 01/05/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S1796 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S01796&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S01796 |
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