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NY S02562

NY S02562
Provides that the voting age in New York be 16 years old.


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Introduced
01/23/2023
In Committee
01/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing an amendment to section 1 of article 2 of the constitution, in relation to the voting age

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend the New York state constitution to lower the voting age from 18 years old to 16 years old. If enacted, this would allow 16- and 17-year-old citizens of New York to vote in all elections for public offices and on all ballot measures submitted to a public vote, provided they have been a resident of the state and local jurisdiction for at least 30 days prior to the election.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY (on 01/29/2024)

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