New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5629: Establishes who qualifies as an authorized agent of a voter
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5629 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes who qualifies as an authorized agent of a voter. Primary sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (Democratic). It lists 4 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.
Establishes who qualifies as an authorized agent of a voter; prohibits an agent of the voter or authorized agent from receiving no more than five absentee ballots for an election; establishes penalties for failing to deliver a ballot and interfering with a voter's marking of a ballot.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Anne Simon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Maritza Davila | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Jen Lunsford | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 135 |
| Rebecca Seawright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
“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