Bill > A05043

This bill modifies New York election law to allow voters to submit absentee ballot applications directly to the board of elections on the day of an election, which is a change from the previous requirement that applications be received by the day before the election. Currently, absentee ballot applications submitted by mail or through an electronic system must be received at least ten days before an election, but this bill specifically addresses in-person applications, extending the deadline to the day of the election itself. This change provides more flexibility for voters who may need to request an absentee ballot at the last minute, potentially increasing voter accessibility and participation in the electoral process. The bill's amendment to section 8-400 of the election law is straightforward, simply replacing the phrase "before" with "of" in the relevant section, and the bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5043