Bill > A06741

This bill requires state and county boards of elections to post sample ballots online at least twelve days before the first day of early voting, with specific provisions for how these sample ballots should be made available. The bill mandates that the state board of elections create a searchable online database where voters can access sample ballots for their specific election district, along with polling site and voter district information. Each sample ballot must include a security tool to prevent tampering and unauthorized printing. County boards of elections are also empowered to post their own sample ballots in a similar searchable format, with the option to refer voters to the state board's website for information. This represents a significant update to existing election law, which previously allowed sample ballots to be mailed to voters or published in newspapers, by leveraging digital technology to provide more accessible and comprehensive ballot information to voters in advance of an election. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, giving election boards time to implement the new online sample ballot requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6741