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NY S03232

NY S03232
Relates to the age requirement for voting in a primary election; provides that a person who is seventeen years of age at the time of a primary election and who will be eighteen years of age at the time of the general election for which such primary election is held, shall be eligible to vote in such primary election.


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Introduced
01/24/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to the age requirement for voting in a primary election

AI Summary

This bill amends New York's election law to allow 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they will turn 18 by the time of the general election, expanding voting eligibility for younger voters. Specifically, the proposed change modifies an existing provision that previously required voters to be 18 years old on the day of an election. Under the new language, a 17-year-old who will be 18 by the general election would be permitted to participate in the corresponding primary election, effectively creating a pathway for older teenagers to engage in the electoral process before they reach the full voting age. The bill's implementation is contingent upon a related constitutional amendment, ensuring that the change aligns with broader constitutional voting requirements. This modification represents a modest expansion of youth voting rights, allowing more young people to have a voice in the primary election process that determines candidate nominations.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS (on 01/07/2026)

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