New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8257: Relates to voting of overseas military voters and special federal voters
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 8257 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to voting of overseas military voters and special federal voters. Primary sponsor: Robert Carroll (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 8257B.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes electronic absentee ballot applications for military voters and special federal voters; removes requirements that the federal post card application form be included with certain ballot application and ballots; requires institutions of higher education to provide students studying abroad with information on how to vote from abroad.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Carroll | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 8257B
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ELECTION LAW
- REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
- PRINT NUMBER 8257A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ELECTION LAW
- REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW