New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 7961: Relates to designating state university campuses as early voting sites and polling sites
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 7961 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to designating state university campuses as early voting sites and polling sites. Primary sponsor: Pat Fahy (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 7961A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Designates campuses which are operated by the state university of New York with at least sixteen thousand enrolled students and an on campus dormitory as early voting sites and polling sites; provides that such designation requirements shall not apply where an early voting site or polling site is already designated within one mile of the geographic boundaries of such campus.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Fahy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Lea Webb | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 52 |
“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 7961A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ELECTIONS
- REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
- REFERRED TO ELECTIONS