Bill > A06449

This bill allows county boards of elections in New York to establish county-wide polling places, where any voter in that county can cast their ballot on the day of a primary or general election, subject to state board of elections approval. Specifically, the bill defines a "county-wide polling place" as a location where any eligible voter in the county can vote in person. County boards of elections must submit detailed implementation plans to the state board of elections at least 90 days before an election, and the state board will create rules and regulations governing these county-wide polling places. The proposed county-wide polling places must still comply with existing voting and polling place requirements, and they cannot be established without explicit approval from the state board of elections. This legislation aims to provide more flexibility and accessibility for voters by potentially allowing them to vote at any polling place within their county, rather than being restricted to a specific precinct.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6449