Bill > A06673

This bill modifies New York's early voting regulations by requiring that early voting occur specifically on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays during the early voting period. Currently, early voting was permitted on Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, but this bill adds Fridays and removes legal holidays while also explicitly specifying Tuesdays as early voting days. The bill mandates that polls must be open for at least eight hours between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM on these specified days. Additionally, the legislation restricts boards of elections from establishing early voting on any days other than those explicitly outlined in the bill. The changes aim to provide more consistent and predictable early voting opportunities for New York voters. The bill is set to take effect on the first day of January following its passage, and election officials are authorized to prepare the necessary rules and regulations in advance of the effective date.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6673