Bill > S07188

This bill modifies New York's election law to improve the absentee ballot application process by requiring the board of elections to automatically send absentee ballot applications to voters who filed such applications in the previous election, and by establishing a permanent absentee ballot application list. Under the new provisions, voters can request to be added to this permanent list at any time through electronic or mail-based methods, and they can also request removal from the list using similar communication channels. The list will apply to various types of elections, including village, primary, special, and general elections. Voters on this list will automatically receive an absentee ballot application before each qualifying election, which could potentially increase voter participation by making the absentee voting process more convenient. The bill's implementation is contingent upon the passage of a concurrent resolution related to ballot-by-mail voting, ensuring that the new procedures align with potential constitutional amendments regarding absentee voting.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7188