New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 11592: Relates to certain provisions of the John R. Lewis voting rights act of New York
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Plain-language summary
A 11592 is a bill introduced in the New York House on June 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to certain provisions of the John R. Lewis voting rights act of New York. Primary sponsor: Rules Committee. Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the definition of "racially polarized voting" for purposes of the John R. Lewis voting rights act of New York; relates to prohibitions on voter disenfranchisement; relates to preclearance by the civil rights bureau of certain policies related to voting; provides that a plaintiff that commences an action under the John R. Lewis voting rights act of New York shall send a copy of the complaint to the civil rights bureau within ten days of the commencement of such action.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rules Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW