New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A09073

Introduced
9/5/25  
Refer
9/5/25  

Caption

Provides that a change in voter enrollment made after February 14th and before or on seven days after the last day to file the authorization certificate of nomination made at a caucus shall take effect on the seventh day after the last day to file the certificate of nomination made at a caucus.

Impact

The changes introduced by A09073 are set to improve the responsiveness of the electoral system to voter registration updates. This adjustment is anticipated to streamline the enrollment process for voters, thereby ensuring that their preferences are accurately reflected in electoral outcomes. By clarifying the timeline for when changes become effective, the bill aims to enhance the integrity of the electoral process by reducing the potential for voter confusion over enrollment status close to election dates.

Summary

Bill A09073 proposes critical amendments to the New York Election Law, specifically altering the effective date for changes in voter enrollment. Under this legislation, changes made after February 14 and prior to seven days following the last day to file the certificate of nomination from a caucus will not take effect until the seventh day after that last day. This adjustment addresses a timing concern in the electoral process, ensuring that voters have clarity regarding when their registration changes will impact their eligibility to vote in upcoming elections.

Contention

While the bill seeks to clarify voter enrollment processes, it may also generate discussion regarding the implications of the proposed timeline changes. Critics could argue that moving the effective date may inadvertently disenfranchise voters who may not be aware of the new timing rules. Supporters, on the other hand, may argue that this change is necessary for legislative clarity and electoral integrity, promoting consistent practices across the electoral framework in New York.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY A09338

Provides that a person who did not receive the nomination of a party in a caucus, may file a certificate of declination to a designation or nomination with respect to that office which the person had filed a designating petition of another party or had received the nomination after a primary or to a nomination of another party decided at a caucus within ten days after the certificate of nomination made pursuant to the caucus which the person had lost is filed.

NY A02230

Provides that a candidate who files a certificate of acceptance for an office for which there have been filed certificates or petitions designating more than one candidate for the nomination of any party, may thereafter file a certificate of declination not later than the seventh day after the primary election.

NY A05950

Extends the timeframe during which a proceeding with respect to a primary, convention, meeting of a party committee or caucus shall be instituted to twenty-five days after the holding of such primary or convention or the filing of the certificate of nominations made at such caucus or meeting of a party committee.

NY A08970

Provides that a person designated as a candidate for two or more party nominations for an office to be filled at the time of a general election who is not nominated at a primary election by one or more such parties may decline a nomination not later than the last day to certify the ballot or to determine the candidates and questions that shall appear on the ballot; relates to the timing for certain candidates to decline a designation or nomination under certain circumstances.

NY A02742

Requires the candidate certification required to be eligible for voluntary public financing to be submitted no later than thirty days after the last day to file designating petitions if another candidate for the same position files a designating petition, or no later than thirty days after the last day to file independent nominating petitions, if a candidate files an independent nominating petition for the same position; provides for the withdrawal by a candidate from the public financing program.

NY S07603

Requires registering with the sex offender registry no later than five days after any change of address.

NY A04649

Relates to certificates of honorable separation from or service in the armed forces of the United States; provides that such certificates shall be forwarded to the appropriate local veterans' service agency within 60 days of receipt.

NY S05397

Relates to certificates of honorable separation from or service in the armed forces of the United States; provides that such certificates shall be forwarded to the appropriate local veterans' service agency within 60 days of receipt.

NY HB2262

In dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing for special elections for United States Senator and nominations and for nominations for special election for Representative in Congress, Senator and Representative in the General Assembly and member of council or legislative body of cities, boroughs, towns and townships; and, in nominations of candidates, further providing for number of signers required for nomination petitions of candidates at primaries, for nominations by minor political parties, for place and time of filing nomination petitions and filing fees and for nominations by political bodies, repealing provisions relating to filing fee and further providing for examination of nomination petitions, certificates and papers and return of rejected nomination petitions, certificates and papers and for vacancy in party nomination by failure to pay filing fee or for failure to file loyalty oath.

NY CACR8

Relating to sheriffs. Providing that no person shall hold the office of county sheriff after he or she has attained the age of seventy-five years.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.