New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 7689: Relates to voting of overseas military voters and special federal voters
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Plain-language summary
S 7689 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to voting of overseas military voters and special federal voters. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 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.
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 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Pat Fahy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
“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
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.1315
- PRINT NUMBER 7689B
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ELECTIONS
- REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
- RETURNED TO SENATE
- DIED IN ASSEMBLY
- REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
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