Requires persons appointed as election commissioners to be citizens of the United States
This bill amends New York State election law to require all appointed election commissioners to be U.S. citizens. It directly affects individuals seeking or holding election commissioner positions by adding citizenship as a mandatory qualification. The key provision updates Section 3-200 of the election law to explicitly prohibit non-citizens from serving in this role, alongside existing requirements like being a registered voter and not holding other public offices. The change applies immediately upon enactment.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 11, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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