Bill > A01566

This bill amends the New York election law to update the language on absentee and special presidential voter ballot envelopes. Specifically, the bill replaces gendered language like "his or her" with the gender-neutral term "their" in the voter affirmation statements for both absentee and special presidential voters. The bill also adds explicit instructions in capital letters emphasizing that the voter must sign the affirmation on the envelope. These changes aim to make the ballot envelope instructions clearer and more inclusive. The statements on both types of ballot envelopes require voters to affirm their citizenship, voter registration, eligibility to vote, and understanding that making a false statement is a misdemeanor. The bill will take effect one year after becoming law, which provides time for election officials to update their ballot materials and processes accordingly.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1566