Provides for the re-enfranchisement of voters with felony convictions; repealer
This bill (S 4100) removes a disqualification for voting based on felony conviction from New York's election law. It repeals specific sections that previously canceled voter registrations for people convicted of felonies, directly affecting individuals with past felony convictions who wish to vote. The key change eliminates language in the election law that barred voting rights due to felony convictions, allowing these voters to regain eligibility without additional steps. This procedural bill focuses on updating the law to remove the disqualification, not on creating new voting rights.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
upper
Jan 31, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
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Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
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