Bill > A07699

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to require the commissioner of health and the New York City Department of Health to not only deliver monthly death records of persons of voting age to the state board of elections, but also to convey these records to each board of elections within the state in a manner prescribed by the state board of elections. The records must include the deceased person's name, residence address, and birth date, and be arranged by county of residence. Currently, the law only mandates reporting to the state board of elections, but this bill expands the reporting requirement to include all local election boards. The purpose of this bill appears to be ensuring that local election boards have timely and comprehensive information about deceased voters, which can help maintain accurate voter rolls and prevent potential voter fraud. The bill will go into effect 60 days after it becomes law, providing time for local election boards and health departments to prepare for the new reporting requirements.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7699