New York A05183 directs the state board of elections to create a plan for voting by mail during natural disasters or states of emergency.

New York A05183 mandates the state board of elections to develop a plan for voting by mail in the event of a natural disaster or state of emergency. This plan must be established by September 1, 2025, or 30 days after the act becomes law, whichever is earlier. The plan must comply with all existing election laws. Voting by mail, as defined in the bill, involves all eligible voters receiving ballots by mail and casting their votes by mailing the ballots back, depositing them at designated locations, or voting in person at polling centers.

New York A05183 directs the state board of elections to create a plan for voting by mail during natural disasters or states of emergency.

New York A05183 mandates the state board of elections to develop a plan for voting by mail in the event of a natural disaster or state of emergency. This plan must be established by September 1, 2025, or 30 days after the act becomes law, whichever is earlier. The plan must comply with all existing election laws. Voting by mail, as defined in the bill, involves all eligible voters receiving ballots by mail and casting their votes by mailing the ballots back, depositing them at designated locations, or voting in person at polling centers.