New York A00997 amends election law to require absentee ballots to be provided to all qualified voters and specifies delivery procedures.

New York A00997 amends the election law to ensure that all qualified voters receive absentee ballots. The bill mandates that boards of elections mail absentee ballots to voters at least 20 days before an election and no later than 14 days before. It also allows voters to request their ballots be sent to an alternative address if they expect to be away from their residence. The bill specifies that boards of elections must provide a postage-paid return envelope when mailing ballots and offer one if requested when providing ballots in person.

New York A00997 amends election law to require absentee ballots to be provided to all qualified voters and specifies delivery procedures.

New York A00997 amends the election law to ensure that all qualified voters receive absentee ballots. The bill mandates that boards of elections mail absentee ballots to voters at least 20 days before an election and no later than 14 days before. It also allows voters to request their ballots be sent to an alternative address if they expect to be away from their residence. The bill specifies that boards of elections must provide a postage-paid return envelope when mailing ballots and offer one if requested when providing ballots in person.