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Technology (Elections)

Every technology bill, vote, and legislator stance in New York, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

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2025 Regular Session
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All technology bills

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 10126: Prohibits local boards of elections from purchasing direct recording electronic machines

Prohibits local boards of elections from purchasing direct recording electronic machines; requires local boards of elections to provide hand marking and ballot marking device options at all polling places.
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts the use of Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) machines, limiting access to technology in voting and favoring manual/hybrid methods over digital ones.75% confidence
Tags Elections
in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9314: Prohibits local boards of elections from purchasing direct recording electronic machines

Prohibits local boards of elections from purchasing direct recording electronic machines; requires local boards of elections to provide hand marking and ballot marking device options at all polling places.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits electronic voting machines in favor of paper-based systems to enhance election security, aligning with cybersecurity protections.85% confidence
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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 10081: Authorizes electronic submission of absentee ballots

This bill authorizes New York State to establish an electronic system for submitting marked absentee ballots, specifically for three groups: voters living outside the U.S. (while retaining NY voting eligibility), military voters, and voters with disabilities who cannot independently mark paper ballots. It requires the State Board of Elections to create a secure system for electronic submission via email or online, with ballots considered filed on the date transmitted. The system must meet accessibility standards (WCAG Level AA) and process ballots including digital signatures, while maintaining paper ballot submission as the default method for all other voters.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates secure electronic ballot system, enhancing cybersecurity and digital access for military, overseas, and disabled voters.90% confidence
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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 562: Relates to requests for proposals for voting machines

This bill updates New York's process for certifying voting machines and the terms of their purchase contracts. Vendors must pay a fee for the state board of elections to examine machines, which must meet safety and technical standards - including thorough testing of electronic features - before approval. Contracts for approved machines now require vendors to guarantee at least ten years of free maintenance, service, and training for election officials, replacing a previous five-year requirement. These changes directly affect voting machine companies, the state election board, and local election jurisdictions that must use certified equipment.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates thorough testing of electronic features and 10-year maintenance for voting machines, enhancing cybersecurity standards for election technology.90% confidence
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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6719: Relates to an electronically submitted absentee ballot application and absentee ballot

This bill (A 6719) modernizes absentee voting procedures in New York by expanding how voters can submit applications and ballots. It allows voters to electronically submit absentee ballot applications via email, fax, or an online portal (with a 10-day deadline before elections), and to return completed ballots electronically using a designated system. The law directly affects all absentee voters, including New York residents living overseas who can now use electronic methods without needing to mail paper copies. Key provisions clarify that electronic submissions are valid "original" applications and require no follow-up paper copies, while maintaining requirements for original mailed or in-person submissions for special federal voters (like military personnel).
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill modernizes absentee voting via electronic submission (email, fax, online portal), advancing technology use in government services without restricting it.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Digital Government Tags Elections
in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5570: Relates to an electronically submitted absentee ballot application

This bill (S 5570) allows voters to submit absentee ballot applications electronically via email, fax, or an online system established by the state board of elections, without needing to follow up with a paper copy. It requires election boards to accept these electronic submissions as valid originals and mandates them to advertise email/fax options and provide links to the online system. Applications must be received by the 10th day before an election for electronic submissions (or the day before for in-person delivery). The bill directly affects voters requesting absentee ballots and election boards processing these applications, streamlining the submission process while maintaining deadlines.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnables electronic absentee ballot submissions, promoting digital access for voting. No privacy/security measures mentioned, but facilitates technology use in government services.75% confidence
Tags Elections