A 8697 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the voting age

This bill (A 8697) would amend New York's constitution to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 for all elections. It would allow residents aged 16 or older who have lived in their county, city, or village for at least 30 days before an election to vote. The bill directly affects 16- and 17-year-old New York residents. If passed, it would require a constitutional amendment process, including a 3-month public notice period before a vote on the change.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
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Governor
Introduced May 30, 2025 Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
Jun 25, 2025
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
May 30, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
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