N.Y.
Election Law Section 8-416
Absentee ballot drop boxes
1.
For the purposes of this title, the following terms shall have the following meanings:(a)
“absentee ballot drop box” shall mean a secure receptacle established by a board of elections whereby an absentee ballot marked by a voter pursuant to § 8-410 (Absentee voting)section 8-410 of this title may be returned to the board of elections of the county or city of the voter’s residence; and(b)
“absentee ballot drop-off location” shall mean a location consisting of a secured absentee ballot drop box at which an absentee ballot marked by a voter pursuant to § 8-410 (Absentee voting)section 8-410 of this title may be returned to the board of elections of the county or city of the voter’s residence.2.
Each board of elections is hereby authorized to establish one or more absentee ballot drop-off locations as an additional means for the delivery of absentee ballots marked by a voter to the board of elections of the county or city of the voter’s residence. Each such board of elections shall provide notice of the location of every such absentee ballot drop-off location by posting such information on its website no later than the day the absentee ballot drop-off location is established.3.
The state board of elections is hereby authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of the provisions of this section, including, but not limited to the location, chain of custody, pick-up times, proper labeling, and security of absentee ballot drop boxes established by boards of elections pursuant to this section.
Source:
Section 8-416 — Absentee ballot drop boxes, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/ELN/8-416 (updated Nov. 29, 2024; accessed Mar. 9, 2025).
