New YorkS 18422025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

Relates to split shifts for election inspectors or poll clerks

Sponsored By: Brad Hoylman-Sigal (Democratic)

Became Law

ELECTIONSELECTION LAW

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Split shifts for poll workers with safeguards

County boards can schedule election inspectors and poll clerks in split, part‑day shifts with adjusted pay. Each polling place must have at least one inspector and one poll clerk from each of the two major parties present the entire time polls are open. County boards must set rules and procedures so polling places run properly. The law takes effect immediately.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Brad Hoylman-Sigal
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Julia Salazar
Democratic • Senate
Lea Webb
Democratic • Senate
Rachel May
Democratic • Senate
Robert Jackson
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 68 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/11/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 61 • No: 0

committee vote • 2/10/2025

Elections Committee Vote

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

SIGNED CHAP.596
12/5/2025Senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
12/1/2025Senate
RETURNED TO SENATE
4/1/2025House
PASSED ASSEMBLY
4/1/2025House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.78
4/1/2025House
SUBSTITUTED FOR A6138
4/1/2025House
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
3/11/2025House
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
3/11/2025Senate
PASSED SENATE
3/11/2025Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
2/12/2025Senate
2ND REPORT CAL.
2/11/2025Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.294
2/10/2025Senate
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/14/2025Senate

Bill Text

Original
1/14/2025
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