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- Substituted by A3910A
- Amended on third reading 1535a
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.209
- Referred to elections
- Substituted by A3910
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.100
- Referred to elections
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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
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Dennis H. Gabryszak
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Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to special ballots for victims of domestic violence
Purpose
This bill incorporates by reference the broad definitions of "domestic violence" and "family member".
Summary of provisions
Amends section 11-306 of the Election Law, as added by Chapter 702 of the Laws of 1996. This chapter did not contain definitions of "domestic violence" or of "family members".
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 did not contain definitions of "domestic violence" or "family members". This new legislation clarifies that domestic violence includes such things as "harassment" and "menacing" as well as actual physical abuse. The definition of family members is clarified to include ex-spouse, the parents of a child and persons who have been in an intermittent relationship.
Legislative history
2010-09: Referred to Rules 2008-07: S.5068 - Referred to Rules 2006: S.238 - Referred to Rules 2005: S.238 - Referred to Rules 2004: S.1320 - Referred to Elections 2003: S.1320 - 3rd Reading
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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