New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S4469 — Relates to absentee ballots for school district elections due to a religious commitment

Last action — In Senate Committee

  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 February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Allows absentee ballots for school district elections for those with religious commitments.

This bill permits individuals to request absentee ballots for school district elections if their religious beliefs prevent them from participating in person. It aims to accommodate voters whose religious practices prohibit secular activities on election days.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with religious commitments can still ensure their voices are heard in school district elections.

Summary

Relates to absentee ballots for school district elections due to a religious commitment or following such applicant's religious teaching or tenet that forbids secular activity on that day.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. COMMITTED TO RULES

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. AMENDED 4469A

  5. 1ST REPORT CAL.1175

  6. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

  7. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S4469 do?
Relates to absentee ballots for school district elections due to a religious commitment or following such applicant's religious teaching or tenet that forbids secular activity on that day.
Who sponsors S4469?
S4469 is sponsored by Shelley Mayer.
What is the current status of S4469?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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