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NY S05766

NY S05766
Requires the board of elections to provide Russian interpreters at certain polling locations in cities having a population in excess of one million people.


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Introduced
03/18/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to requiring the board of elections to provide Russian interpreters to certain polling locations in cities having a population in excess of one million people

AI Summary

This bill amends the Election Law to require the board of elections to provide Russian interpreters at polling locations in cities with a population of over one million people, if the county within the city has a population that is at least 5% Russian-speaking. The purpose is to assist Russian-speaking voters who may need language support when participating in elections.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS (on 01/05/2022)

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