New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1552: Provides that absentee ballots for all elections shall be made available in Braille, upon request of a blind or visually impaired voter
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1552 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that absentee ballots for all elections shall be made available in Braille, upon request of a blind or visually impaired voter. Primary sponsor: David Weprin (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 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.
Provides that absentee ballots for all elections shall be made available in Braille and large print, upon request of a blind or visually impaired voter no less than 30 days prior to each election day.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Weprin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Brian Cunningham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Charles Lavine | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Rebecca Seawright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Clyde Vanel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“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
- REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW