Immigration (Elections)

This bill requires election boards in cities with over one million residents to provide voting information in Haitian Creole, matching the same content offered in other languages. Specifically, it mandates that websites include Haitian Creole translations and that a citywide booklet be distributed containing: (1) English voter registration forms with Haitian Creole instructions, (2) absentee ballot application guidelines in Haitian Creole, and (3) general voter FAQs in Haitian Creole. The bill does not require translation of all materials but ensures key voting processes are accessible in Haitian Creole. It applies only to large cities and takes effect January 1 following enactment.

This bill requires Queens County's election board to provide written language assistance in Bengali, Punjabi, and Hindi for all election materials. It directly affects Queens County voters who speak these languages by making ballots, signs, voter mailings, training materials, and website content available in these languages. Key provisions include creating a multilingual voter booklet with registration forms, absentee ballot instructions, and general information in all three languages. The requirement aligns with federal voting rights law and applies to all election-related materials countywide.