Bill > S07292

This bill modifies New York state election law to allow New York City voters more flexibility when signing designating petitions for municipal public offices or party positions. Currently, voters are restricted from signing petitions for more candidates than can be elected to a particular office, with their signatures being invalidated if they exceed that limit. The proposed change specifically permits New York City voters to sign designating petitions for multiple candidates for the same municipal office or party position within the five counties of New York City, without imposing a numerical limit on these designations. This means a voter could potentially sign petitions for several candidates running for the same position, whereas previously they would have been limited to signing for a number of candidates equal to the number of positions available. The bill aims to provide New York City voters with greater political participation and petition signing options, and it would take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7292