Bill > A07931

This bill relates to the canvassing of absentee, military, and special ballots, as well as ballots cast in affidavit envelopes. The key provisions are: 1. It establishes a process for reviewing and curing defects in ballot envelopes, allowing voters to cure certain issues like unsigned or mismatched signatures. The bill also specifies certain defects that do not invalidate a ballot. 2. It outlines procedures for the central board of canvassers to review, cast, and canvass absentee, military, and special ballots, including scanning valid ballots before election day and securing the results until the polls close. 3. It establishes a process for reviewing and canvassing affidavit ballots, including provisions for when such ballots should be counted even if there are minor defects. 4. It requires the State Board of Elections to promulgate rules and regulations to ensure an efficient and fair review process that respects voter privacy and secures the ballot counting process. The bill is intended to standardize and improve the procedures for processing and counting absentee, military, special, and affidavit ballots across New York State.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A7931