Bill > S04274

This bill amends the election law to require that in cities with a population of one million or more, when the board of elections needs to change a polling place location, they must notify specific officials by mail within five days of receiving notice about the change. The officials who must be notified include the chairpersons of state and county party committees, the state assembly member, state senator, and city councilmember representing the district where the polling place is located. This is in addition to the existing requirement that the board of elections must notify registered voters at least five days before an election if a polling place location is changed, either by mail or through an alternative form of notice. The bill aims to improve transparency and communication about polling place changes, particularly in large cities, by ensuring that political party leaders and elected representatives are promptly informed about such modifications.

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