Bill > A06590

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow 17-year-old citizens to vote in primary elections if they will turn 18 by the time of the corresponding general election. Currently, voters must be 18 years old to participate in elections. The proposed change would expand voter participation by permitting 17-year-olds who are nearly of voting age to take part in primary elections, which are important for selecting political candidates. The bill requires that the proposed amendment be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election of assembly members and be published for three months prior to that election, following standard procedures for constitutional amendments. This modification aims to engage younger voters earlier in the electoral process and give them a voice in selecting candidates before they reach the full voting age.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6590