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Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 · 10:30 AM AM · Council Chambers - City Hall

TL;DR

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation held a meeting to address voting access for incarcerated individuals in New York City jails and the Rikers Island facility. The committee introduced two new laws aimed at improving ballot curing procedures and requiring reporting on voter registration and voting practices among people in Department of Correction custody.

Key Decisions

  • Oversight - Voting on Rikers Voted on
  • Local Law - Ballot Curing Procedures for Incarcerated Voters Introduced
  • Local Law - Report on Voter Registration and Voting in City Jails Introduced
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. T2026-1546 Oversight - Voting on Rikers.
    Oversight
  2. Int 0786-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to procedures for and reporting on curing ballots for voters in department of correction custody
    Introduction
  3. Int 0797-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring a report on voter registration and voting in city jails
    Introduction
  4. Jointly with the Committee on Criminal Justice