New York S04234 authorizes additional voting days due to emergencies, including states of emergency.

New York S04234, known as the "emergency response restoration of the electoral process act," amends the election law to allow county or state boards of elections to set an additional voting day when emergencies hinder voter access. This includes natural disasters, power failures, and acts of sabotage. The boards must notify voters and media, and ensure voting machines are secured. The act also allows extensions for party caucuses and candidate filings if disrupted by emergencies.

New York S04234 authorizes additional voting days due to emergencies, including states of emergency.

New York S04234, known as the "emergency response restoration of the electoral process act," amends the election law to allow county or state boards of elections to set an additional voting day when emergencies hinder voter access. This includes natural disasters, power failures, and acts of sabotage. The boards must notify voters and media, and ensure voting machines are secured. The act also allows extensions for party caucuses and candidate filings if disrupted by emergencies.