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NY S08644
NY S08644Relates to the state board of elections creating uniform ballots for early mail, absentee, military and special voters who vote by mail; creates an electronic mail ballot application transmittal system; repeals certain provisions of the election law.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the election law and the New York city charter, in relation to the state board of elections creating uniform ballots for early mail, absentee, military and special voters who vote by mail; and to repeal certain provisions of the election law relating thereto
AI Summary
This bill mandates the State Board of Elections to create a single, uniform ballot for all voters who cast their ballot by mail, including early mail, absentee, military, and special voters, ensuring these ballots meet federal standards like the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). It also establishes a statewide online system for voters to apply for these mail-in ballots, which will be transmitted electronically to local election boards for processing, and repeals certain existing provisions of election law related to ballot formatting and application processes.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS (on 01/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8644 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08644&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08644 |
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