NY State Senate Bill S7565B

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	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
Jan 21, 2022	signed chap.2 delivered to governor
Jan 19, 2022	returned to senate passed assembly ordered to third reading rules cal.6 substituted for a8432a
Jan 10, 2022	referred to election law delivered to assembly passed senate ordered to third reading cal.10 reported and committed to rules
Jan 06, 2022	print number 7565b
Jan 06, 2022	amend and recommit to elections
Jan 05, 2022	referred to elections
Jan 04, 2022	print number 7565a
Jan 04, 2022	amend and recommit to rules
Dec 03, 2021	referred to rules

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Jan 18, 2022 - Rules committee Vote

S7565B

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Jan 10, 2022 - floor Vote

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Jan 10, 2022 - Elections committee Vote

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Elections Committee Vote: Jan 10, 2022

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Jan 10, 2022 - Rules committee Vote

S7565B

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Bill Amendments

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S7565 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8432
Law Section:: Election Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §2, Chap 139 of 2020; amd §§15-120 & 15-122, El L

S7565 - Summary

Permits voting by absentee ballot where there is a risk of contracting or spreading a disease that may cause illness to the voter or to other members of the public.

S7565 - Sponsor Memo

 
BILL NUMBER: S7565

SPONSOR: BIAGGI
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend chapter 139 of the laws of 2020 amending the election
law relating to absentee voting, in relation to the effectiveness there-
of

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

To allow voters who are concerned about voting in-person due to the
ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to request an absentee ballot through February
1, 2024.

 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:

Section 1 amends section 2 of chapter 139 of the laws of 2020 amending
the election law relating to absentee voting, to extend the effective
date to February 1, 2024.

Section 2 sets forth the effective date.

JUSTIFICATION:

Currently, New York's law only allows an individual to request an absen-
tee ballot if they a) will be absent from their county of residence or
New York City on the day of the election, b) are unable to appear at the
polling place due to illness, physical disability, or care-taking
responsibilities for someone who is ill or disabled, c) are a resident
or patient at a veteran health administration hospital, or d) are
currently being held in jail. These restrictive criteria do not accommo-
date people who are concerned about the risk voting in-person would pose
to their own or other's health.

Individuals, especially those who are high-risk, should be given the
tools to take extra precautions to navigate the coronavirus pandemic.
According to the CDC, older people and people with existing health
conditions, like heart disease, lung disease, or diabetes, are at great-
er risk of serious illness if they contract COVID-19. High-risk individ-
uals who are trying to limit their potential exposure or other's expo-
sure to the virus should not have to decide between protecting their
health or exercising their civic duty. Similarly, individuals who are
preventively quarantined should still be able to participate in our
elections. This bill amends the definition of illness to include
instances where a voter is unable to appear personally at their polling
place because there is a risk of contracting or spreading a disease that
may cause illness to the voter or to other members of the public.

This legislation was originally passed in 2020 and intended to remain in
effect until January 1, 2022. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic still
poses significant risks to the health of New Yorkers.  Accordingly, this
bill would extend this measure through February 1, 2024 so that New
Yorkers can continue to participate in our elections without compromis-
ing their health and safety.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

New bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

None.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed February 1, 2024.

S7565 - Bill Text download pdf

 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   7565
 
                        2021-2022 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             December 3, 2021
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen.  BIAGGI -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules
 
 AN ACT to amend chapter 139 of the laws of 2020  amending  the  election
   law  relating  to  absentee  voting,  in relation to the effectiveness
   thereof

   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1.  Section 2 of chapter 139 of the laws of 2020 amending the
 election law relating to absentee voting, is amended to read as follows:
   § 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall  expire  and  be
 deemed repealed [January] FEBRUARY 1, [2022] 2024.
   §  2.  This act shall take effect immediately, except that if this act
 shall have become a law on or after December 31,  2021  this  act  shall
 take  effect  immediately and shall be deemed to have been in full force
 and effect on and after December 31, 2021.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD13908-01-1

Co-Sponsors

S7565A - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8432
Law Section:: Election Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §2, Chap 139 of 2020; amd §§15-120 & 15-122, El L

S7565A - Summary

Permits voting by absentee ballot where there is a risk of contracting or spreading a disease that may cause illness to the voter or to other members of the public.

S7565A - Sponsor Memo

 
BILL NUMBER: S7565A

SPONSOR: BIAGGI
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend chapter 139 of the laws of 2020 amending the election
law relating to absentee voting, in relation to the effectiveness there-
of

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

To allow voters who are concerned about voting in-person due to the
ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to request an absentee ballot through December
31, 2022.

 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:

Section 1 amends section 2 of chapter 139 of the laws of 2020 amending
the election law relating to absentee voting, to extend the effective
date to December 31, 2022.

Section 2 sets forth the effective date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

Currently, New York's law only allows an individual to request an absen-
tee ballot if they a) will be absent from their county of residence or
New York City on the day of the election, b) are unable to appear at the
polling place due to illness, physical disability, or care-taking
responsibilities for someone who is ill or disabled, c) are a resident
or patient at a veteran health administration hospital, or d) are
currently being held in jail. These restrictive criteria do not accommo-
date people who are concerned about the risk voting in-person would pose
to their own or other's health.

Individuals, especially those who are high-risk, should be given the
tools to take extra precautions to navigate the coronavirus pandemic.
According to the CDC, older people and people with existing health
conditions, like heart disease, lung disease, or diabetes, are at great-
er risk of serious illness if they contract COVID-19. High-risk individ-
uals who are trying to limit their potential exposure or other's expo-
sure to the virus should not have to decide between protecting their
health or exercising their civic duty. Similarly, individuals who are
preventively quarantined should still be able to participate in our
elections. This bill amends the definition of illness to include
instances where a voter is unable to appear personally at their polling
place because there is a risk of contracting or spreading a disease that
may cause illness to the voter or to other members of the public.

This legislation was originally passed in 2020 and intended to remain in
effect until January 1, 2022. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic still
poses significant risks to the health of New Yorkers.  Accordingly, this
bill would extend this measure through December 31, 2022 so that New
Yorkers can continue to participate in our elections without compromis-
ing their health and safety.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

New bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

None.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed December 31, 2022.

S7565A - Bill Text download pdf

 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  7565--A
 
                        2021-2022 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             December 3, 2021
                                ___________
 
 Introduced by Sens. BIAGGI, BROUK -- read twice and ordered printed, and
   when  printed  to  be committed to the Committee on Rules -- committee
   discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
   to said committee
 
 AN ACT to amend chapter 139 of the laws of 2020  amending  the  election
   law  relating  to  absentee  voting,  in relation to the effectiveness
   thereof
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1.  Section 2 of chapter 139 of the laws of 2020 amending the
 election law relating to absentee voting, is amended to read as follows:
   § 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall  expire  and  be
 deemed repealed [January 1] DECEMBER 31, 2022.
   § 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD13908-02-1

Co-Sponsors

S7565B (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8432
Law Section:: Election Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §2, Chap 139 of 2020; amd §§15-120 & 15-122, El L

S7565B (ACTIVE) - Summary

Permits voting by absentee ballot where there is a risk of contracting or spreading a disease that may cause illness to the voter or to other members of the public.

S7565B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

 
BILL NUMBER: S7565B

SPONSOR: BIAGGI
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the election law, in relation to absentee voting in
village elections; to amend chapter 139 of the laws of 2020 amending the
election law relating to absentee voting, in relation to the effective-
ness thereof; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon
expiration thereof

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

To allow voters who are concerned about voting in-person due to the
ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to request an absentee ballot through December
31, 2022.

 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:

Section 1 amends section 2 of chapter 139 of the laws of 2020 amending
the election law relating to absentee voting, to extend the effective
date to December 31, 2022.

Section 2 amends subdivision 1 of section 15-120 of the election law to
allow voters to vote via absentee ballot in village elections by select-
ing temporary illness due to a risk of spreading or contracting a
disease that may cause illness to the public.

Section 3 amends subdivision 1 of section 15-122 of the election law to
allow voters to vote via absentee ballot in village elections by select-
ing temporary illness due to a risk of spreading or contracting a
disease that may cause illness to the public.

Section 4 sets forth the effective date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

Currently, New York's law only allows an individual to request an absen-
tee ballot if they a) will be absent from their county of residence or
New York City on the day of the election, b) are unable to appear at the
polling place due to illness, physical disability, or care-taking
responsibilities for someone who is ill or disabled, c) are a resident
or patient at a veteran health administration hospital, or.d) are
currently being held in jail. These restrictive criteria do not accommo-
date people who are concerned about the risk voting in-person would pose
to their own or other's health.

Individuals, especially those who are high-risk, should be given the
tools to take extra precautions to navigate the coronavirus pandemic.
According to the CDC, older people and people with existing health
conditions, like heart disease, lung disease, or diabetes, are at great-
er risk of serious illness if they contract COVID-19. High-risk individ-
uals who are trying to limit their potential exposure or other's expo-
sure to the virus should not have to decide between protecting their
health or exercising their civic duty. Similarly, individuals who are
preventively quarantined should still be able to participate in our
elections. This bill amends the definition of illness to include
instances where a voter is unable to appear personally at their polling

place because there is a risk of contracting or spreading a disease that
may cause illness to the voter or to other members of the public.

This legislation was originally passed in 2020 and intended to remain in
effect until January 1, 2022. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic still
poses significant risks to the health of New Yorkers.  Accordingly, this
bill would extend this measure through December 31, 2022 so that New
Yorkers can continue to participate in our elections without compromis-
ing their health and safety. Additionally, this legislation expands this
protection to cover village elections.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

New bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

None.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed December 31, 2022.

S7565B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  7565--B
 
                        2021-2022 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             December 3, 2021
                                ___________
 
 Introduced by Sens. BIAGGI, BROUK -- read twice and ordered printed, and
   when  printed  to  be committed to the Committee on Rules -- committee
   discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
   to said committee -- recommitted to  the  Committee  on  Elections  in
   accordance  with  Senate  Rule 6, sec. 8 -- committee discharged, bill
   amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said  commit-
   tee
 
 AN  ACT  to  amend  the  election law, in relation to absentee voting in
   village elections; to amend chapter 139 of the laws of  2020  amending
   the  election  law  relating  to  absentee  voting, in relation to the
   effectiveness  thereof;  and  providing  for  the  repeal  of  certain
   provisions upon expiration thereof
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. Section 2 of chapter 139 of the laws of 2020  amending  the
 election law relating to absentee voting, is amended to read as follows:
   §  2.  This  act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be
 deemed repealed [January 1] DECEMBER 31, 2022.
   § 2. Subdivision 1 of section 15-120 of the election law,  as  amended
 by  chapter 289 of the laws of 2014, paragraph (c) as amended by chapter
 322 of the laws of 2021, is amended to read as follows:
   1. A qualified voter of a village may vote as an absentee voter  under
 this  section  if during all the hours of voting on the day of a general
 or special village election he or she will be:
   (a) absent from the county of his or her residence; or
   (b) unable to appear at the polling place because of illness or  phys-
 ical  disability,  or  duties related to the primary care of one or more
 individuals who are ill or physically disabled, or  because  he  or  she
 will  be  or  is a patient in a hospital, PROVIDED THAT, FOR PURPOSES OF
 THIS  PARAGRAPH,  "ILLNESS"  SHALL  INCLUDE,  BUT  NOT  BE  LIMITED  TO,
 INSTANCES  WHERE  A  VOTER IS UNABLE TO APPEAR PERSONALLY AT THE POLLING
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD13908-05-2

 S. 7565--B                          2
 
 PLACE OF THE ELECTION DISTRICT IN  WHICH  THEY  ARE  A  QUALIFIED  VOTER
 BECAUSE  THERE  IS A RISK OF CONTRACTING OR SPREADING A DISEASE THAT MAY
 CAUSE ILLNESS TO THE VOTER OR TO OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC; or
   (c)  an  incarcerated  individual  or  patient of a veteran's adminis-
 tration hospital; or
   (d) absent from his or her voting  residence  because  he  or  she  is
 detained  in  jail awaiting action by a grand jury or awaiting trial, or
 confined in jail or prison after a conviction for an offense other  than
 a  felony,  provided that he or she is qualified to vote in the election
 district of his or her residence.
   § 3. Subdivision 1 of section 15-122 of the election law is amended to
 read as follows:
   1. A qualified elector of a village, who, on  the  occurrence  of  any
 general  or  special  village  election, may be within the county of his
 residence but unable to appear personally at the polling  place  in  the
 village  of  his  residence  because  of illness, physical disability or
 confinement either at home or in a hospital or institution, other than a
 mental institution may vote as an absentee  voter  under  this  section,
 PROVIDED  THAT,  FOR  PURPOSES  OF  THIS  SUBDIVISION,  "ILLNESS"  SHALL
 INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, INSTANCES WHERE A  VOTER  IS  UNABLE  TO
 APPEAR PERSONALLY AT THE POLLING PLACE OF THE ELECTION DISTRICT IN WHICH
 THEY  ARE  A  QUALIFIED  VOTER BECAUSE THERE IS A RISK OF CONTRACTING OR
 SPREADING A DISEASE THAT MAY CAUSE ILLNESS TO  THE  VOTER  OR  TO  OTHER
 MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.
   §  4.  This  act  shall take effect immediately and shall be deemed to
 have been in full force and effect  on  and  after  December  31,  2021;
 provided  however  that the provisions of sections two and three of this
 act shall expire and be deemed repealed December 31, 2022.

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Jan 18, 2022 - Rules committee Vote

Rules Committee Vote: Jan 18, 2022

Jan 10, 2022 - floor Vote

Floor Vote: Jan 10, 2022

Jan 10, 2022 - Elections committee Vote

Elections Committee Vote: Jan 10, 2022

Jan 10, 2022 - Rules committee Vote

Rules Committee Vote: Jan 10, 2022

Bill Amendments

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S7565 - Details

S7565 - Summary

S7565 - Sponsor Memo

S7565 - Bill Text download pdf

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S7565A - Details

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S7565B (ACTIVE) - Details

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Alessandra Biaggi

Archive: Last Bill Status - Signed by Governor

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Jan 18, 2022 - Rules committee Vote

Rules Committee Vote: Jan 18, 2022

Jan 10, 2022 - floor Vote

Floor Vote: Jan 10, 2022

Jan 10, 2022 - Elections committee Vote

Elections Committee Vote: Jan 10, 2022

Jan 10, 2022 - Rules committee Vote

Rules Committee Vote: Jan 10, 2022

Bill Amendments

Co-Sponsors

Samra G. Brouk

S7565 - Details

S7565 - Summary

S7565 - Sponsor Memo

S7565 - Bill Text download pdf

Co-Sponsors

Samra G. Brouk

S7565A - Details

S7565A - Summary

S7565A - Sponsor Memo

S7565A - Bill Text download pdf

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Samra G. Brouk

John C. Liu

Rachel May

S7565B (ACTIVE) - Details

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