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Introduced
05/14/2021
05/14/2021
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
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)
Sandy Galef (D)*,
John Salka (R)*,
Melissa Miller (R),
Ed Ra (R),
Mike Reilly (R),
Diana Richardson (D),
Doug Smith (R),
Steve Stern (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Last Action
referred to election law (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A7580 | 05/15/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A07580&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A07580 | 05/15/2021 |
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