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NY A05950

NY A05950
Extends the timeframe during which a proceeding with respect to a primary, convention, meeting of a party committee or caucus shall be instituted to twenty-five days after the holding of such primary or convention or the filing of the certificate of nominations made at such caucus or meeting of a party committee.

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Introduced
02/25/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to extending the timeframe during which a proceeding with respect to a primary, convention, meeting of a party committee or caucus shall be instituted

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York State Election Law by extending the timeframe for instituting legal proceedings related to primaries, conventions, party committee meetings, or caucuses from ten days to twenty-five days after the event occurs or after the filing of nomination certificates. The modification provides more time for potential legal challenges to these political processes, giving candidates, parties, or interested parties a longer window to file proceedings if they believe there are irregularities or legal issues with the election-related event. Specifically, the bill changes the existing language in section 16-102 of the election law, replacing the phrase "within ten days" with "within twenty-five days" for such proceedings. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, which means the new, extended timeframe will apply to upcoming political events and their associated legal proceedings.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to election law (on 01/07/2026)

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