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NY A 11592

in committee

Relates to certain provisions of the John R. Lewis voting rights act of New York

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NY A 11592 pass?

Not yet. NY A 11592 is in committee as of 2026-06-05 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-06-05): REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW

What is NY A 11592 about?

Amends the definition of "racially polarized voting" for purposes of the John R. Lewis voting rights act of New York; relates to prohibitions on voter disenfranchisement; relates to preclearance by the civil rights bureau of certain policies related to voting; provides that a plaintiff that commences an action under the John R. Lewis voting rights act of New York shall send a copy of the complaint to the civil rights bureau within ten days of the commencement of such action.

Who sponsors NY A 11592?

Rules Committee is the primary sponsor of NY A 11592.

Description

Amends the definition of "racially polarized voting" for purposes of the John R. Lewis voting rights act of New York; relates to prohibitions on voter disenfranchisement; relates to preclearance by the civil rights bureau of certain policies related to voting; provides that a plaintiff that commences an action under the John R. Lewis voting rights act of New York shall send a copy of the complaint to the civil rights bureau within ten days of the commencement of such action.

Introduced
Latest action
2026-06-05 — REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
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  • Rules Committeeprimary

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-06-05

    REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW

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