Requires the board of elections to notify victims of domestic violence whose registration is maintained as confidential of the expiration of the confidentiality of such registration records
Summary
Requires the board of elections to notify victims of domestic violence whose registration is maintained as confidential of the expiration of the confidentiality of such registration records; requires such notice to include information on a new application for confidentiality of records.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2026
Last action Jun 1, 2026
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What changed between versions
S9671
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S9671A
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to clarify the notification process for victims of domestic violence whose voter registration confidentiality is expiring. The changes rephrase the requirement to ensure the Board of Elections sends a notice by mail at least six months before the confidentiality expires, explicitly including details on how to reapply for confidentiality.
Scope change
The scope of the bill remains focused on the election law regarding domestic violence victims, but the procedural requirements for the Board of Elections were refined for clarity and specific timing.
REQUIREMENT
The notification requirement was rephrased to explicitly state that the notice must be sent by mail no later than six months prior to the expiration of confidentiality, and it must include information on the application process to extend confidentiality.
TECHNICAL
The bill's title was updated from 'S 9671' to 'S 9671--A' to reflect that it has been amended and reprinted.
The Senate introduction text was updated to indicate that the committee has been discharged and the bill has been amended.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 1, 2026
How they voted
20–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 21
Jun 1, 2026
D
Democratic14
92% Yea
R
Republican7
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jun 1, 2026
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (20-0-1)
senate
May 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9671A
upper
May 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ELECTIONS
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michelle Hinchey
DDemocratic/Working Families
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