New York Assembly Bill 7857: Relates to polling places in detention facilities and the voting rights and status of incarcerated persons

New York · 2025-2026 session

Status: In committee

What it does

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.

Latest action

REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW (2026-01-07)

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