S 4393 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to removing cause for absentee ballot voting

This bill (S 4393) proposes a constitutional amendment to allow all qualified voters to request mail-in ballots without needing to provide a specific reason, such as being away from their county or having a disability. It would remove the current requirement that voters state a "cause" (like absence or illness) to qualify for absentee voting. The change would make mail-in voting accessible to any eligible voter, streamlining the process and expanding voting options. The bill is currently under review by the Judiciary committee and awaiting an attorney general opinion.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
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OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 7, 2025
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OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Feb 4, 2025
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