New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S7116 — Enacts the voting integrity and verification act of New York (VIVA NY)

Last action — In Senate Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

This bill provides voters with individual, verifiable paper ballots.

The bill establishes that every voter can use a paper ballot that they can verify. It aims to enhance the accountability and transparency of the voting process.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: For voters, this means you will be able to verify your ballot to ensure your vote is accurately recorded.

Summary

Enacts the "voting integrity and verification act of New York (VIVA NY)"; provides that each voter is entitled to the use of an individual, voter verifiable paper ballot of the voter's vote and the opportunity to mark it.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. COMMITTED TO RULES

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. 1ST REPORT CAL.793

  5. REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

  6. COMMITTED TO RULES

  7. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  8. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  9. 1ST REPORT CAL.1334

  10. REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does S7116 do?
Enacts the "voting integrity and verification act of New York (VIVA NY)"; provides that each voter is entitled to the use of an individual, voter verifiable paper ballot of the voter's vote and the opportunity to mark it.
Who sponsors S7116?
S7116 is sponsored by Cordell Cleare.
What is the current status of S7116?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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