Bill > A08985

This bill amends the New York State election law to allow local boards of elections (except for the New York City board of elections) to send primary election communications only to voters who are eligible to vote in a specific primary, instead of mailing communications to all registered voters. The bill modifies existing requirements for election communication mailings, which typically occur between the third Tuesday in April and second Friday in May each year. Currently, boards of elections are required to send communications to all registered voters who have not changed their address, notifying them about upcoming elections, polling places, early voting, and absentee ballot options. The new provision gives local boards of elections (except in New York City) the discretion to limit primary election communications to only those voters who are actually eligible to vote in a particular primary, potentially reducing mailing costs and improving communication efficiency. The bill will take effect on the first day of January following its enactment, providing boards of elections time to adjust their communication strategies.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8985