Bill > S03791

This bill clarifies voting rights for individuals with felony convictions by modifying several sections of New York state law related to absentee voting in school district and town elections. Specifically, the bill removes language that previously required voters to have been pardoned, restored to citizenship, or have received a certificate of relief from disabilities if they had been convicted of certain crimes. Instead, the bill now simply states that an absentee voter must not be currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. The changes apply to the standard language printed on absentee ballot envelopes for various types of local elections, including school district, special town, and district elections. The new language simplifies the voting eligibility requirements, making it clear that individuals with past felony convictions can vote by absentee ballot as long as they are not currently serving a prison sentence for a felony. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, providing an immediate update to voting procedures across these types of local elections in New York state.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3791