Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNew YorkReferred
A 11708: Relates to providing notice of polling place location changes
Rules Committee
A 11708 status: Referred — REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW (updated Sep 2, 2026).
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
85OUT OF 100
Score:85/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion90%
Bill summary
This law makes it easier to stay updated if your voting location moves. Election offices must now: * **Give you notice:** They must tell you about a change at least 30 days in advance (unless there is an emergency, in which case they must tell you as soon as possible). * **Use email:** They are now officially allowed to send these updates to you by email.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Increased advance notice for voters regarding polling site changes.
- Reduction in potential voter confusion on election days.
- Enhanced access to the democratic process for the electorate.
Risks
- Potential for human error in mailing databases.
- Increased operational workload for local election personnel.
- Reliance on potentially outdated or inaccurate voter email information.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Standardizes transparency requirements for election boards.
- Explicit mandate for website notification of polling site changes.
- Requires supplementary electronic mail notice to registered voters.
Risks
- Unforeseen situation exceptions create a potential loophole.
- Potential for delay in website updates during emergency situations.
- Regulatory burden on administrative staff to track multiple notification channels.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
LegiScan
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Confidence
High
Information is complete and verified.
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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Source note
The 'unforeseen situation' clause permits a relaxation of the 60-day notice requirement, which could result in last-minute notification in some districts.
Analysis scope
The bill only establishes notification procedures and does not address the underlying causes of polling place changes.
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Where it stands
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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