Prevents municipalities from abridging the election law
S 7083 prevents local governments (counties, cities, towns, or villages) from creating rules that restrict voting rights granted under state election law. It specifically prohibits municipalities from amending charters or passing local laws that would deny registration or voting access to people who qualify under state law. The bill adds two clear provisions to election law: one stating that only those with state-granted voting rights can vote in local elections, and another banning local actions that "abridge" voting rights. This directly affects voters who might otherwise face local barriers to voting and ensures municipal election rules align with state law. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
upper
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
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P
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
Co
Alexis Weik
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Dan Stec
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
George Borrello
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Jim Tedisco
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Mario Mattera
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Peter Oberacker
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Rob Ortt
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Tony Palumbo
RRepublican
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