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NY A05382
NY A05382Requires each county board of elections to notify voters in such county of each candidate to be voted on in each election prior to each such election.
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Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to notifying voters of the candidates to be voted on in each election
AI Summary
This bill requires county boards of elections to notify voters about candidates in upcoming elections by sending out a postcard with candidate information. Specifically, after publishing the list of candidates, each county board of elections must email the candidate list to registered voters with an available email address and mail at least one physical postcard to each household with a registered voter. If the board cannot send the postcard six days before an election, they are required to send it as soon as possible before the election. The legislation aims to improve voter awareness by ensuring that voters receive information about candidates through both electronic and physical mail. The bill will go into effect 180 days after becoming law, which provides county boards of elections time to prepare for implementing the new notification requirements.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to election law (on 02/13/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5382 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05382&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05382 |
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