Bill > S01775

This bill removes certain preclearance provisions related to voting in New York State's election law. Specifically, the bill repeals Section 17-210, which appears to have defined "covered entities" subject to preclearance requirements, and eliminates references to these preclearance provisions in other sections of the election law. The bill modifies Section 17-206 by removing language about covered entities and streamlining the process for political subdivisions to propose and implement remedies under the New York Voting Rights Act (NYVRA). Under the modified law, political subdivisions must still submit proposed remedies to the civil rights bureau for approval, hold public hearings, and receive approval before implementation. However, the explicit preclearance requirements for certain entities have been removed. The bill also repeals additional related subdivisions in Sections 17-214 and 17-204 that were connected to the preclearance process. The changes take effect immediately, potentially simplifying the process for local governments to make changes to voting-related policies and procedures.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1775