New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5368: Relates to damaged, defective or duplicated ballots
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5368 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to damaged, defective or duplicated ballots. Primary sponsor: Brian Cunningham (Democratic). 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.
Requires that any ballot that is torn, bent, or otherwise damaged or defective shall be identified and set aside for duplication; provides that an election official or a set of witnesses shall examine such ballot to determine the voter's intention and mark up a new ballot marked "duplicate", bearing the same serial number as the damaged or defective ballot; makes related provisions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Cunningham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
“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