Bill > S07252

This bill amends New York State election law to prohibit the delivery of absentee ballot applications or ballots to any address associated with a candidate's campaign. Specifically, the bill modifies two sections of the election law to add language preventing election boards from mailing ballot applications or ballots to campaign addresses. The changes ensure that absentee ballot applications and ballots cannot be sent to campaign offices or locations directly connected to a candidate's political campaign, which is intended to prevent potential electoral interference or manipulation. The bill uses gender-neutral language in its amendments and applies to all types of voters, including military and special federal voters. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage, meaning election boards will be required to follow these new restrictions right away when processing absentee ballot requests and distributions. The primary goal appears to be maintaining the integrity of the absentee voting process by preventing ballots from being potentially redirected or mishandled through campaign infrastructure.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7252