New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8644: Relates to the state board of elections creating uniform ballots for early mail, absentee, military and special voters who vote by mail; repealer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8644 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the state board of elections creating uniform ballots for early mail, absentee, military and special voters who vote by mail; repealer. Primary sponsor: Rachel May (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.
Relates to the state board of elections creating uniform ballots for early mail, absentee, military and special voters who vote by mail; creates an electronic mail ballot application transmittal system; repeals certain provisions of the election law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel May | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
“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