Amends the John R. Lewis voting rights act of New York to redefine "racially polarized voting" and establish preclearance requirements for certain.

New York S10612 amends the John R. Lewis voting rights act of New York to redefine "racially polarized voting" as voting where there is a divergence in the candidates, political preferences, or electoral choices of members in a protected class from the rest of the protected class. It also establishes preclearance requirements for certain voting policies, including new or modified voting qualifications, laws, or policies. These policies must be reviewed by the civil rights bureau or a designated court before implementation.

Amends the John R. Lewis voting rights act of New York to redefine "racially polarized voting" and establish preclearance requirements for certain.

New York S10612 amends the John R. Lewis voting rights act of New York to redefine "racially polarized voting" as voting where there is a divergence in the candidates, political preferences, or electoral choices of members in a protected class from the rest of the protected class. It also establishes preclearance requirements for certain voting policies, including new or modified voting qualifications, laws, or policies. These policies must be reviewed by the civil rights bureau or a designated court before implementation.