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NY A07580

NY A07580
Relates to designating early polling places.


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Introduced
05/14/2021
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 designating early polling places

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York Election Law to update the requirements for designating early voting polling places. It requires that public buildings, as well as buildings exempt from taxation or receiving over $1 million in annual state funding, be used as polling places where feasible, unless the owner can demonstrate significant incompatibility with the building's primary function. The bill also prohibits public schools from being designated as early voting polling locations. Overall, the bill aims to expand and improve the availability of early voting locations across the state.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

referred to election law (on 01/05/2022)

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