Bill > S06482

This bill establishes an electronic absentee ballot application transmittal system through which voters may apply for and submit an absentee ballot online. The system will be maintained by the state board of elections and integrated with each county board of elections, allowing voters to apply directly through their local board's website or the state board's website. The bill outlines the requirements for the online absentee ballot application process, including the use of electronic signatures, and allows the board of elections to obtain the voter's signature exemplar from various state databases if not provided. If the signature exemplar is still unavailable, the voter will be required to provide it by email, upload, or in person, but the board will still issue the absentee ballot even without the signature exemplar.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S6482