Assembly bill · A7857 (2025-26)
Relates to polling places in detention facilities and the voting rights and status of incarcerated persons
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Latrice Walker (Assembly Member, District 55, Democratic)
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Summary
Allows individuals detained in any correctional or local correctional facility to vote at polling places located within the facility if they are registered to vote and are otherwise eligible; provides for polling places within correctional facilities; provides for automatic changes in voter status; includes bi-partisan boards of elections officials and inspectors as persons who may visit correctional facilities.
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Amends the Election Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Election Law · New York State Assembly
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
NY Assembly
- Apr 11, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
NY Assembly
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