Bill > S04100

This bill aims to re-enfranchise voters with felony convictions by repealing several sections of New York's election law that previously disqualified individuals from voting due to felony convictions. Specifically, the bill removes subdivisions of section 5-106 of the election law that dealt with voter eligibility for those with felony records, and modifies section 5-400 to eliminate language related to felony conviction as a reason for canceling voter registration. The bill also repeals subdivision 2 of section 5-708, which likely contained provisions about voter disqualification. The changes use gender-neutral language (replacing "his" with "the voter" or "their") and effectively restore voting rights to individuals who have been convicted of felonies, removing previous legal barriers that prevented them from participating in elections. By repealing these sections, the bill ensures that people with felony convictions in New York can now register to vote and participate in the democratic process, regardless of their criminal history. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4100