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NY A11288

NY A11288
Provides voters with a warning about New York's closed primary system on voter registration forms.


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Introduced
05/08/2026
In Committee
05/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/05/2026

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to notifying voters that New York practices a closed primary system

AI Summary

This bill requires that voter registration forms in New York include a prominent warning in bold type informing voters that New York has a "closed primary system," meaning that to vote in a primary election for a specific political party, a voter must be enrolled in that party, unless the party's own rules allow for exceptions. This change aims to clarify the voting process for New Yorkers, as previously the notice was less explicit about the requirement of party enrollment for primary participation.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to election law (on 05/08/2026)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues

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