New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5493: Proposes an amendment to section 7 of article 2 of the Constitution, in relation to requiring the use of paper ballots in elections

In committee Last action February 3, 2026: OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Plain-language summary

S 5493 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposes an amendment to section 7 of article 2 of the Constitution, in relation to requiring the use of paper ballots in elections. Primary sponsor: Mark Walczyk (Republican/Conservative). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mark Walczyk (Republican/Conservative).