New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S6259 — Requires colleges in the state to communicate all absentee deadlines for New York state elections

Last action — In Assembly 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 March 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Colleges must inform students about absentee voting deadlines in New York elections.

This bill requires colleges in New York to provide all enrolled students with information on absentee voting deadlines for state elections. By ensuring students are aware of these deadlines, the goal is to facilitate their participation in the electoral process.

What this means for you
  • Students: If you're a student at a college in New York, you'll receive information about absentee voting deadlines to help you vote.

Summary

Requires colleges in the state to communicate all absentee deadlines for New York state elections to all enrolled students.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  5. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  6. 1ST REPORT CAL.1314

  7. REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

  8. 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 S6259 do?
Requires colleges in the state to communicate all absentee deadlines for New York state elections to all enrolled students.
Who sponsors S6259?
S6259 is sponsored by James Skoufis.
What is the current status of S6259?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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