New York legislators have introduced a bill to make the voting process more accessible – clarifying the reasons New Yorkers can vote absentee.

About A3291/S7046: When Covid first hit New York in 2020, elected officials acted quickly to ensure that all voters could safely and comfortably cast their ballot without jeopardizing their health by passing legislation that temporarily clarified broad access to absentee voting. This bill would make the Covid-era voter access protections permanent for New Yorkers at risk of contracting or spreading disease, so no one ever has to choose between their health and casting a ballot.

Tell your legislators to co-sponsor A3291/S7046 so that each New Yorker gets a fair opportunity to make their voice heard at the polls.

Step 1: Find the phone number for your NY State Assemblymember and State Senator here.

Step 2: Call your legislators!  

If you need an idea of what to say, you can use the script below:

“Hi, my name is [NAME], and I’m calling from [TOWN/CITY] about a bill that gives [NAME OF REPRESENTATIVE] the opportunity to improve voting accessibility for New Yorkers.

When Covid first hit New York, the legislature passed protections allowing voters to safely cast their ballots by voting absentee. A3291/S7046 permanently expands the definition of "temporary illness" as a reason to request an absentee ballot, so no one ever has to choose between their voting and their health.

As your constituent, I urge you to stand up for New York voters by supporting and co-sponsoring this bill. Thank you for your time."

Step 3: After calling, log your call using this form!