Provides for the notification of individuals when their address confidentiality time period is expiring no later than six months prior to such expiration; provides that such notification shall include information on how to reapply.
Impact
The implementation of this bill is expected to enhance the protective measures currently in place for victims of domestic violence. By ensuring timely notifications and opportunities for reapplication, S09857 aims to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and provides individuals the security to renew their participation in the ACP without undue stress or fear of missing deadlines. This proactive notification will particularly aid those who may not be aware of the expiration of their confidentiality status.
Summary
Bill S09857 proposes an amendment to the election law and executive law in New York, specifically addressing the notification process for individuals enrolled in the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP). The key feature of this bill is to require the New York Board of Elections to inform participants six months prior to the expiration of their address confidentiality time period. This amendment aims to simplify the reapplication process for individuals who rely on confidentiality due to safety concerns stemming from domestic violence situations.
Contention
While the bill generally received support for its protective intent, there might be concerns regarding the resources necessary for the Board of Elections to efficiently manage and execute these notifications. Critics may express that additional requirements could lead to bureaucratic overhead or delays in processing new applications or renewals. Additionally, discussions may raise questions about the potential for any unintended consequences that might arise from the implementation of such notifications, particularly if individuals fail to receive the notice in a timely manner.
Requires the board of elections to notify victims of domestic violence whose registration is maintained as confidential of the expiration of the confidentiality of such registration records; requires such notice to include information on a new application for confidentiality of records.
Requires the board of elections to notify victims of domestic violence whose registration is maintained as confidential of the expiration of the confidentiality of such registration records; requires such notice to include information on a new application for confidentiality of records.
Relates to notifying an insured of a rate filing increase or decrease for long term care; provides such notification shall include instructions on how to submit comments on such rate filing.
Relates to notifying an insured of a rate filing increase or decrease for long term care; provides such notification shall include instructions on how to submit comments on such rate filing.
Enacts provisions relating to modifications, suspensions, revocations, and renewals under the air quality control program; provides for expiration of any permit which has no expiration and has been in effect for five years; provides renewal periods shall not be longer than five years.