New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 10563: Provides notice regarding the timeliness of the receipt by the board of elections of ballots capable of return by mail
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 10563 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides notice regarding the timeliness of the receipt by the board of elections of ballots capable of return by mail. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 4, 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 notice regarding the timeliness of the receipt by the board of elections of ballots capable of return by mail to advise voters that such ballot should be returned to the board of elections as soon as possible by any approved method, and further recommend the use of alternative methods of return besides domestic mail services if the voter will be returning their ballot within several days of the election.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
“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
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1771
- COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
- REFERRED TO ELECTIONS