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A 1852

Relates to the exercise of powers and duties of the board of elections of the city of New York and its executive management

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Khaleel Anderson and 11 co-sponsors

The bill restructures the New York City Board of Elections, replacing the current bipartisan commission with a single mayoral-appointed Elections Commissioner to centralize authority and improve election administration.

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Bill Summary · A 1852

Summary of New York Assembly Bill A 1852

Overview

This bill relates to the exercise of powers and duties of the New York City Board of Elections and its executive management. It aims to make changes to the governance and operations of the Board of Elections in New York City.

Key Provisions

  • Restructures the leadership and management of the NYC Board of Elections:
    • Replaces the existing Board of Commissioners structure with a single Elections Commissioner appointed by the Mayor
    • Grants the Elections Commissioner authority over all Board of Elections operations, staff, and budgets
  • Requires the Elections Commissioner to:
    • Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve the administration of elections
    • Provide regular public reporting on election administration and performance metrics
  • Establishes an Elections Advisory Board to provide recommendations to the Elections Commissioner on election administration
  • Outlines qualifications and appointment process for the Elections Commissioner position

Potential Impact

  • Centralizes authority over the New York City Board of Elections under a single Commissioner role appointed by the Mayor
  • Shifts the Board of Elections from a bipartisan commission structure to a mayoral-appointed leadership model
  • Mandates new transparency and reporting requirements for the Board of Elections
  • Creates an advisory board to provide external input on election administration

Procedural Details

  • This bill was introduced in the New York State Assembly on January 9, 2024
  • It has been referred to the Assembly Election Law Committee for consideration
  • A companion bill, S 1956, has also been introduced in the State Senate

Overall, this legislation proposes significant changes to the governance and operations of the New York City Board of Elections, moving towards a more centralized, mayoral-controlled model of election administration in the city.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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