Bill > S04274

This bill amends the New York State election law to require boards of elections in cities with a population of one million or more (which effectively means New York City) to provide additional notification when a polling place is changed. Specifically, when such a board needs to change a polling place location, they must send mail notifications within five days to several key stakeholders, including: chairpersons of state and county political party committees, state assembly members representing the district where the polling place is located, state senators representing the district, city council members representing the district, and assembly district leaders. The bill expands upon existing requirements that polling place changes be communicated to registered voters, adding a layer of notification to political representatives and party leadership. This additional notification is designed to ensure that local political organizations and elected officials are promptly informed about polling place relocations, potentially helping to minimize voter confusion and disruption. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, meaning the new notification requirements would apply as soon as the law is signed.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4274