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NY A06243

NY A06243
Instructs the state board of elections to create and distribute voting guides to voters containing information about the candidates; mandates that voters receive postcards to notify them of upcoming elections and that television and radio stations also notify their audience of upcoming elections.


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Introduced
02/27/2025
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 notifying voters of the candidates and upcoming elections

AI Summary

This bill requires the state board of elections to create and distribute comprehensive voter guides and election notifications through multiple channels. Under the new law, candidates will be required to submit biographical information and answers to issue-based questions at least six weeks before an election, which the state board of elections will then compile into a voting guide. This guide will be emailed to registered voters with available email addresses and mailed physically to at least one household member per registered voter household, distributed at least three weeks before the election. Additionally, the bill mandates that the state board of elections send two physical postcards to each household with a registered voter, with specific timing requirements (first mailing 10-15 days before the election, second mailing 5-7 days before the election). The legislation also requires all major television and radio stations to broadcast election notifications at least four times daily during the ten days preceding primary and general elections, with each notification airing at least three hours apart. The bill aims to improve voter engagement and awareness by ensuring comprehensive, timely election information is widely distributed through multiple communication channels.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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