Bill > A05507

This bill modifies existing election law to change the deadline for military voters to submit ballot applications. Specifically, the bill increases the required timeframe for already registered military voters from seven to fifteen days before an election, meaning that military voters who are already registered must submit their ballot applications at least fifteen days prior to an election in order to be eligible to vote. The bill applies to various types of elections, including general, primary, special, and local school district elections. This change aims to provide election boards with more time to process military ballot applications and ensure that military voters have a clear and consistent timeline for submitting their ballots. The bill also includes a technical update to language referring to military voters, replacing gendered language with a more neutral term. The changes will take effect on the first day of January following the bill's passage into law.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5507