Bill > S03773

This bill provides all registered voters with a full paid work day off on the general election day (first Tuesday after the first Monday in November) and the primary election day (fourth Tuesday in June of even-numbered years) without loss of pay, regardless of their voter eligibility, party affiliation, employment status, or other personal characteristics. Additionally, the bill offers a tax credit to small businesses (defined as having 100 employees or less) that provide employees with a paid day off to vote during these specific elections. The tax credit will be determined annually by the department and can be applied against the business's tax liability, with any unused credit being treated as an overpayment that can be refunded or credited, though no interest will be paid on such overpayments. The bill aims to remove barriers to voting by ensuring workers have time to participate in elections without financial penalty and by providing an incentive for small businesses to support voter participation. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3773