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NY A03878

NY A03878
Requires the board of elections to provide Russian interpreters at certain polling locations in cities having a population in excess of one million people.


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Introduced
02/08/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to requiring the board of elections to provide Russian interpreters to certain polling locations in cities having a population in excess of one million people

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York Election Law to require the board of elections to provide Russian interpreters at certain polling locations in cities with a population exceeding one million people. Specifically, the bill mandates that in any city with a population of one million or more, which contains a county where at least 5% of the population has Russian as their first language, the board of elections must provide Russian interpreters at polling locations within that county where at least 5% of the population has Russian as their first language. This aims to assist Russian-speaking voters and facilitate their participation in the electoral process.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

referred to election law (on 01/03/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues

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