Relates to designating early polling places
This bill amends election law to establish rules for designating polling places used during early voting periods. It prohibits public school buildings from being used as early voting locations and requires that if a public building (other than a school) is selected, the controlling entity must provide an accessible, suitable room for voting unless they file a cancellation request within 30 days. The bill also allows religious organization buildings as polling places (with exemptions for Saturday voter registration if it conflicts with religious beliefs) and bans alcohol-serving establishments from being designated on registration or voting days. Boards of elections must finalize these designations by March 15th each year, with adjustments permitted if locations become unsuitable.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action May 7, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 3, 2025
How they voted
55–6
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
Mar 3, 2025
D
Democratic41
92% Yea
R
Republican22
77% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
4
May 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
May 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Liz Krueger
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
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