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A2746Assembly2017-2018 Session

Add Accessible Voting Booths

Official title

“Relates to requiring each polling site to provide voting booths designed for elderly or disabled voters”

Sponsor Michael G. MillerAD-38Affects Public Safety & Consumer Affairs
Status
In Assembly Committee
Election Law
Impact
4/10
Low
Passage
0%

Bill progress

Step 2 of 7

In committee · Election Law

What's happening

This bill requires every polling place in New York to provide at least two voting booths accessible to elderly or disabled voters.

Why it matters

  1. Improves accessibility and independence. By mandating at least two specially designed booths per polling place, the bill directly addresses physical barriers that elderly and disabled voters often face, making it easier for them to vote privately and independently.

  2. Standardizes accommodations statewide. This law would ensure a consistent minimum level of access across all polling locations in New York, reducing disparities that might exist between different counties or districts.

  3. Reduces wait times and discomfort. The requirement for seated voting surfaces and available chairs aims to minimize physical strain and long waits, which can discourage participation among those with mobility or stamina limitations.

  4. Signals priority for inclusive democracy. The explicit legal requirement reflects a broader commitment to voting rights for all citizens, demonstrating that the state sees accessible voting not as a courtesy, but as a core component of fair elections.

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Primary sponsor
Michael G. Miller

Assembly Member · Assembly District 38

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History

  1. Referred to election law
  2. Referred to election law

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STATE OF NEW YORK

2746

2017-2018 Regular Sessions

IN ASSEMBLY

January 23, 2017

Introduced by M. of A. M. G. MILLER -- read once and referred to the Committee on Election Law

AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to requiring each polling site to provide voting booths designed for elderly or disabled voters

The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:

Section 1. Section 8-104 of the election law is amended by adding a new subdivision 1-b to read as follows:

1-b. Each polling place shall have at least two voting booths which are designed to be used by elderly or disabled persons. Such booths shall have a surface which is at a level permitting the voter to be seated and a chair shall be available and provided as needed for any voter who wishes to be seated while casting his or her ballot.

§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets

[ ] is old law to be omitted.

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