Bill > A06438

This bill aims to re-enfranchise voters with felony convictions by repealing specific sections of New York's election law that previously disqualified individuals from voting due to felony convictions. The bill removes language in Section 5-106 of the election law that outlined voting restrictions for people with felony records, and modifies Section 5-400 by eliminating provisions that would cancel a voter's registration based on a felony conviction. The changes also update gender-specific language to be more inclusive, using gender-neutral terms like "the voter" and "their" instead of "he" or "his". Additionally, the bill repeals Section 5-708, Subdivision 2, which likely contained related restrictions on voting rights for individuals with felony convictions. By removing these provisions, the bill effectively restores voting rights to individuals who have been convicted of felonies, allowing them to participate in the democratic process after completing their sentences. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage, signaling a significant shift in New York's approach to voter eligibility and criminal justice reform.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6438