Bill > S06253

This bill modifies existing election law to require state and county boards of elections to post sample ballots online at least twelve days before early voting begins. The new provisions mandate that the state board of elections create a searchable online database where voters can find their specific polling site, district information, and a sample ballot for their upcoming election. County boards of elections are also permitted to create similar searchable databases, with the option to refer voters to the state board's website. Both the state and county boards must ensure that sample ballots include security tools to prevent tampering and unauthorized printing. This change aims to increase voter accessibility and transparency by providing voters with easy online access to ballot information well in advance of an election, replacing the previous system where sample ballots might only be mailed to voters or published in newspapers. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6253