Bill > S07689

This bill makes several changes to election law to improve voting access for military personnel serving abroad and special federal voters, who are U.S. citizens residing overseas who are eligible to vote in federal elections. Key provisions include authorizing electronic applications for absentee ballots for these voters, meaning they can apply to vote using online systems, email, or fax, and these electronic submissions will be considered valid without requiring a subsequent paper copy. The bill also removes the requirement to include the Federal Post Card Application form with certain ballot applications and ballots for these voters, streamlining the process. Additionally, it mandates that colleges and universities must provide students studying abroad with information on how to vote from overseas at least one week before their program begins.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7689