New York A06719 amends election law to allow electronic submission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots.

New York A06719 amends the election law to authorize the electronic submission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots. Voters can now submit their absentee ballot applications electronically, which will be deemed filed when received by the board of elections. The bill also allows for the electronic submission of absentee ballots, which must be returned via electronic mail to the state board of elections. The board of elections must transmit the absentee ballot applications and ballots by mail if the voter does not provide the necessary facsimile number or email address.

New York A06719 amends election law to allow electronic submission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots.

New York A06719 amends the election law to authorize the electronic submission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots. Voters can now submit their absentee ballot applications electronically, which will be deemed filed when received by the board of elections. The bill also allows for the electronic submission of absentee ballots, which must be returned via electronic mail to the state board of elections. The board of elections must transmit the absentee ballot applications and ballots by mail if the voter does not provide the necessary facsimile number or email address.