New York S04578 allows voters to correct deficiencies in affidavit ballots to ensure their votes are counted.

New York S04578 amends the election law to provide voters with an opportunity to cure deficiencies in their affidavit ballots. If the board of elections finds a ballot defective, voters can submit a signed affirmation to correct the issue. The board must notify voters of the defect and the cure process, and provide a form for the affirmation. Voters have seven business days to submit the cure affirmation. If the board accepts the cure, the ballot is reinstated and counted. The state board of elections will implement this change through rules and regulations.

New York S04578 allows voters to correct deficiencies in affidavit ballots to ensure their votes are counted.

New York S04578 amends the election law to provide voters with an opportunity to cure deficiencies in their affidavit ballots. If the board of elections finds a ballot defective, voters can submit a signed affirmation to correct the issue. The board must notify voters of the defect and the cure process, and provide a form for the affirmation. Voters have seven business days to submit the cure affirmation. If the board accepts the cure, the ballot is reinstated and counted. The state board of elections will implement this change through rules and regulations.