Relates to the voting age
This bill proposes to lower the voting age in New York from 18 to 16 years old. It would amend the state constitution to allow citizens aged 16 and older to vote in all elections, provided they have lived in the state and their local area for at least 30 days before the vote. The measure requires a public referendum to be held in the next legislative session, where voters would decide whether to adopt this change. If approved by the public, the new voting age would take effect for future elections.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 6, 2026
Last action Apr 28, 2026
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Apr 28, 2026
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Julia Salazar
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Luis Sepúlveda
DDemocratic
Co
Robert Jackson
DDemocratic/Working Families
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