Bill > A01767

This bill amends New York state election law to modify the procedures for changing party enrollment, specifically addressing when such changes take effect in relation to primary, general, and special elections. Under the new provisions, a change of party enrollment will only be effective if it is postmarked by the United States Postal Service no later than 25 days before the upcoming election and received by the board of elections no later than 20 days before the election. For special elections, individuals can deliver enrollment changes in person up to 10 days before the election. The bill eliminates the previous rule that allowed immediate enrollment changes and establishes a more structured timeline for party enrollment modifications. These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for voters who wish to switch their party affiliation and ensure that such changes are processed in a consistent and timely manner before elections. The bill will take effect 60 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1767