Bill > S07047

This bill amends the New York State election law to require that the county seat of Madison County have at least one polling place designated for early voting. Currently, the law mandates that the largest city in a county, or the municipality with the highest population, must have at least one early voting location, with a previous exception for Washington County's county seat. The bill adds Madison County's county seat to this list of exceptions, ensuring that residents in the county seat have a convenient early voting location. Early voting allows voters to cast their ballots in person at designated polling places before the official election day, which can increase voter accessibility and reduce Election Day congestion. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to all subsequent general, primary, run-off primary, and special elections, providing ample time for local election officials to prepare and implement the new requirement.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7047