New York bills · 2025 Regular Session

New York A 8697

Relates to the voting age

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Robert C. Carroll (Democratic)

Cosponsors (12)

William Colton (Democratic)
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (Democratic)
Rebecca Seawright (Democratic)
Alicia Hyndman (Democratic)
Jeffrey Dinowitz (Democratic)
Latrice Walker (Democratic)
Jo Anne Simon (Democratic)
Crystal Peoples-Stokes (Democratic)
Andrew Hevesi (Democratic)
Harvey Epstein
Manny De Los Santos (Democratic)
Tony Simone (Democratic)

Summary

Official abstract published by the New York legislature

Provides that the voting age in New York be 16 years old.

Text versions

A8697

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Jan 30, 2026 · House
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Jan 8, 2026 · House
TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
Jun 25, 2025 · House
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Jun 2, 2025 · House
TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
May 30, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW