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A08697Introduced in the Assembly

Provides that the voting age in New York be 16 years old.

IntroducedAssembly Judiciary

Introduced by Robert Carroll, District 44

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Provides that the voting age in New York be 16 years old.

Where it stands

opinion referred to judiciary

January 30, 2026

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Bill history

  1. referred to election law

  2. to attorney-general for opinion

  3. opinion referred to judiciary

  4. referred to election law

  5. to attorney-general for opinion

  6. opinion referred to judiciary

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