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History
- Signed chap.38
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- 3rd reading cal.209
- Substituted for S1535A
- Referred to elections
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Amended on third reading 3910a
- Ordered to third reading cal.294
- Returned to assembly
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- Died in senate
- Committed to rules
- 3rd reading cal.100
- Substituted for S1535
- Referred to elections
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Advanced to third reading cal.156
- Reported
- Referred to election law
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Relates to the rights of a victim of domestic violence to cast special ballots if they leave their residence because of such violence
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor Thomas P. Morahan
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A3910A
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to special ballots for victims of domestic violence
Purpose
This bill expands the qualifications that a victim of domestic violence must meet to vote by special ballot.
Summary of provisions
The bill amends section 11-306 of the Election Law to include the broad definition of "family or household member" recently enacted in the Fami- ly Court Act. The bill also provides that a victim of domestic violence qualifies for a special ballot if she or he has left her or his resi- dence due to the threat of emotional harm.
Justification
Chapter 702 of 1996 permits victims of domestic violence who have fled the family residence because of danger to themselves or members of their families, to cast their votes at the Board of Elections by paper ballot, rather than being required to appear at the polling place, where their abusers might be able to stalk them. However, Chapter 702 applied only to "family members" threatened with physical harm. This new legislation expands the category of individuals covered by the law by including the expanded definition of "family or household member" recently enacted in The Family Court Act and extends the option for voting by special ballot to those threatened with emotional harm.
Legislative history
A.390 of 2003, A,659 of 2001, A.7748 of 2005, A.673 of January-March; 2006, A.7463 of 2007
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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