Bill > S00568

This bill amends New York's election law to allow county boards of elections to establish portable polling locations for early voting, with specific guidelines and limitations. Under the proposed legislation, counties can create mobile voting sites, with the total number of such locations determined by the state board of elections based on population. These portable polling locations must be strategically selected to maximize voter access, considering factors like population density, travel time, public transportation routes, and commuter traffic patterns. The county boards must announce these locations at least fourteen days before an election and include them in their communication plan. Each portable polling location must be operational for a minimum of three consecutive days, and importantly, these mobile sites cannot replace or reduce the number of existing early voting polling places. Ballots cast at these portable locations will need to comply with existing election law provisions. The bill aims to increase voting accessibility by providing more flexible and convenient early voting options for New York residents. The legislation will take effect on the first day of January following its passage into law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S568