Amends early voting provisions; processes absentee ballot applications without stated reasons as early mail ballot applications.

This bill amends early voting provisions in New York, specifically regarding absentee and early mail ballots. It mandates that if an application for an absentee ballot does not provide a reason for the applicant's entitlement, it will be processed as an application for an early mail ballot. This change applies to applications submitted to the village clerk. The bill also includes provisions for military voters and special federal voters, detailing the methods and timelines for ballot requests and distributions. It sets penalties for making false statements on voter applications.

Amends early voting provisions; processes absentee ballot applications without stated reasons as early mail ballot applications.

This bill amends early voting provisions in New York, specifically regarding absentee and early mail ballots. It mandates that if an application for an absentee ballot does not provide a reason for the applicant's entitlement, it will be processed as an application for an early mail ballot. This change applies to applications submitted to the village clerk. The bill also includes provisions for military voters and special federal voters, detailing the methods and timelines for ballot requests and distributions. It sets penalties for making false statements on voter applications.