New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5679: Authorizes United States citizens currently residing outside the United States whose last residence was in NY to vote in certain federal elections
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 5679 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes United States citizens currently residing outside the United States whose last residence was in NY to vote in certain federal elections. Primary sponsor: Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ELECTIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes United States citizens currently residing outside the United States whose last residence in the United States was in the state of New York to vote in certain federal elections.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Salazar | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
“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 ELECTIONS
- REFERRED TO ELECTIONS