What's happening
This bill suspends alternate side parking rules in New York City on any election day, including primaries and special elections.
Why it matters
Makes it easier for voters to find parking near polling places. , especially in densely populated areas where alternate side parking can limit available spots, potentially increasing voter turnout by removing a barrier.
Reduces the risk of parking tickets on election days. , allowing residents to participate in elections without worrying about incurring fines or having to move their cars during specific hours.
Promotes civic engagement and accessibility. , particularly for elderly, disabled, or mobility-limited individuals who may rely on convenient parking to access polling sites.
Applies to all types of elections (primaries, run-offs, specials, and general elections). , ensuring the policy consistently supports voter participation regardless of the kind or timing of the election.
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Suspend Parking Rules on Elections
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- Referred to cities
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STATE OF NEW YORK
843
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 11, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. SIMOTAS, ABBATE, CRESPO, MONTESANO, COLTON -read once and referred to the Committee on Cities
AN ACT to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the suspension of parking regulations on certain days
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 19-163.2 of the administrative code of the city of New York is renumbered section 19-163.3 and a new section 19-163.2 is added to read as follows:
§ 19-163.2 Suspension of parking rules during elections. All alternate side of the street parking rules shall be suspended during any day of a primary election, run-off election, special election, or general election.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01468-01-9
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