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A07857Introduced in the Assembly

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.

IntroducedAssembly Election Law

Introduced by Latrice Walker, District 55

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

referred to election law

January 7, 2026

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Bill history

  1. referred to election law

  2. referred to election law

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