ny-SBE-24-26-00024-A: Write-in votes

I.D. No. SBE-24-26-00024-A Filing No. 872 Filing Date: 2026-09-15 Effective Date: 2026-09-30 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE State Administrative Pro- cedureAct, NOTICE is hereby given of the following action: Action taken: Amendment of section 6210.13(a)(12) of Title 9 NYCRR. Statutory authority: Election Law, sections 3-102(1), (17) and 8-308(2) Subject: Write-in votes. Purpose: To determine the validity of write-in votes. Text or summary was published in the June 17, 2026 issue of the Register, I.D. No. SBE-24-26-00024-P. Final rule as compared with last published rule: No changes. Text of rule and any required statements and analyses may be obtained from: Brian Quail, New York State Board of Elections, 40 North Pearl Street, Floor 5, Albany, New York 12207-2729, (518) 474-2063, email: brian.quail@elections.ny.gov Initial Review of Rule As a rule that requires a RFA, RAFA or JIS, this rule will be initially reviewed in the calendar year 2029, which is no later than the 3rd year af- ter the year in which this rule is being adopted. Assessment of Public Comment The agency received no public comment. NOTICE OFADOPTION Ballot Drop Boxes I.D. No. SBE-24-26-00025-A Filing No. 875 Filing Date: 2026-09-15 Effective Date: 2026-09-30 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE State Administrative Pro- cedureAct, NOTICE is hereby given of the following action: Action taken: Addition of Part 6225 to Title 9 NYCRR. Statutory authority: Election Law, sections 3-102(1), (17) and 8-416(3) Subject: Ballot drop boxes. Purpose: Provides procedures and requirements for ballot drop boxes. Substance of final rule: This proposed Part 6225 to 9 NYCRR establishes statewide guidelines for counties that choose to use ballot return drop boxes (excluding polling places and boards of elections offices). Drop box design / voter-facing requirements: D Outdoor unstaffed boxes must be durable, resistant to vandalism/ removal/weather, and include fire-mitigation features (referencing CISA best practices). D Slot must allow deposit but prevent removal/tampering; minimize liq- uid intrusion and prevent rain/snow entry if unsheltered. D Must be tamper-evident (seals permitted), clearly marked “Official Ballot Drop Box,” and include required multilingual signage (felony tam- pering warning; no postage; contact info for problems/full/damaged box; no ballots accepted after 9:00 p.m. Election Day; ballots-only; other New York State Board of Elections-required information). D Usability/accessibility specifications include low-force operation (8 5 lbs), no tight grasping/twisting, wheelchair reach range (15–48 inches) with limited exceptions, and high-contrast/non-glare signage. D Counties should use uniform designs within the county for unstaffed boxes (and separately for staffed boxes). Location decisions and deadlines: D County board of election (BOE) chooses locations considering population/geography, convenience, transit access, community sites, secu- rity, and funding. NYS Register/Septe