New York A01606 establishes compulsory voting for general elections, with exceptions for primaries and school board elections.

New York A01606 amends the election law to require all eligible voters to vote in general elections, with exceptions for primaries and school board elections. Voters must return a ballot but are not compelled to cast a valid vote. Those who fail to return a ballot face a ten-dollar fine, which can be waived for valid excuses. The state board of elections will create rules for this process, including defining valid excuses and the fine waiver procedure. Funds collected from fines will improve the election process.

New York A01606 establishes compulsory voting for general elections, with exceptions for primaries and school board elections.

New York A01606 amends the election law to require all eligible voters to vote in general elections, with exceptions for primaries and school board elections. Voters must return a ballot but are not compelled to cast a valid vote. Those who fail to return a ballot face a ten-dollar fine, which can be waived for valid excuses. The state board of elections will create rules for this process, including defining valid excuses and the fine waiver procedure. Funds collected from fines will improve the election process.