New York A02635 ensures boards of elections provide adequate notice to voters before and after their registration is canceled or placed in inactive.

New York A02635 amends the election law to mandate that boards of elections notify voters before and after their registration is canceled or placed in inactive status. Before cancellation, boards must notify voters using first class mail, email, and phone numbers on file. After cancellation, boards must inform voters of the reason for cancellation and their options to reregister or seek reinstatement. The state board of elections will establish uniform notice forms for these communications.

New York A02635 ensures boards of elections provide adequate notice to voters before and after their registration is canceled or placed in inactive.

New York A02635 amends the election law to mandate that boards of elections notify voters before and after their registration is canceled or placed in inactive status. Before cancellation, boards must notify voters using first class mail, email, and phone numbers on file. After cancellation, boards must inform voters of the reason for cancellation and their options to reregister or seek reinstatement. The state board of elections will establish uniform notice forms for these communications.