New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A11486 — Provides notice regarding the timeliness of the receipt by the board of elections of ballots capable of return by mail

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill advises voters on timely return methods for mail-in ballots.

This bill requires the board of elections to inform voters about timely return of mail-in ballots. It suggests alternative return methods if ballots are sent close to the election date.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: If you are voting by mail, you will receive guidance on timely ballot return options.

Summary

Provides notice regarding the timeliness of the receipt by the board of elections of ballots capable of return by mail to advise voters that such ballot should be returned to the board of elections as soon as possible by any approved method, and further recommend the use of alternative methods of return besides domestic mail services if the voter will be returning their ballot within several days of the election.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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 A11486 do?
Provides notice regarding the timeliness of the receipt by the board of elections of ballots capable of return by mail to advise voters that such ballot should be returned to the board of elections as soon as possible by any approved method, and further recommend the use of alternative methods of return besides domestic mail services if the voter will be returning their ballot within several days of the election.
Who sponsors A11486?
A11486 is sponsored by Jonathan Jacobson.
What is the current status of A11486?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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