Bill > A02294

This bill amends New York's election law to require Fulton County's county seat to have at least one designated early voting polling place. Early voting is a process that allows voters to cast ballots in person at designated locations before the official election day. Currently, the law mandates that the largest city in a county or the county seat in certain counties must have an early voting polling place, and this amendment specifically adds Fulton County's county seat to that requirement. The bill ensures that voters in Fulton County's county seat will have convenient access to early voting, in line with the existing provisions that aim to provide equitable voting access across New York counties. The bill takes effect immediately, meaning the new requirement will be implemented as soon as the bill is signed into law. The changes align with broader efforts to make voting more accessible by providing more opportunities for residents to cast their ballots before the official election day.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2294