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2 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to judiciary
- Referred to judiciary
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BILL NUMBER:S2541
Title of bill
An act to amend the real property law, in relation to providing tenants of residential real property with voter registration forms
Purpose
The bill provides that every landlord who rents out residential real property in New York State shall provide the tenants with voter registration forms at the time that the fully executed lease is delivered to the tenants.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Amends the Real Property Law to add a new section 238-a, which requires that whenever a tenant rents residential real estate, at time that the landlord or the landlord's representative provides the tenant with the lease signed by the landlord, the tenant shall also be provided with a voter registration form. It also requires the county boards of elections to make the necessary forms available to those who rent residential real estate.
Section 2: Provides for the Act to take effect on the thirtieth day after it becomes law.
Existing law
There is no existing law requiring voter registration applications to be provided by landlords who rent residential real estate.
Justification
People renting apartments may be moving into the state, or moving in or out of a county or election district, but may be unaware of this or of the need to provide a change of address to the local board of election. This provision provides voters with the opportunity to register to vote or register a change of address at the time when it is most likely that they will need to do so in order to secure or preserve their right to vote.
Legislative history
2010: S.7744 - Passed Judiciary; Third Reading Calendar. 2011-2012: S.1560 - Referred to Judiciary
Fiscal implications
None.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act takes effect on the thirtieth day after the date it becomes a law.
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