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NY S01853

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2021

Primary Sponsor

George Borrello

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Enacts the "Voter Registration Integrity Act" to establish citizenship documentation requirements for voter registration in New York
  • Requires first-time voter registration applicants to provide one of the following: original or certified birth certificate, valid US passport, certificate of naturalization or citizenship, or other documentation the board of elections determines establishes US citizenship
  • Applies same citizenship documentation requirements to applicants using non-traditional registration methods (such as online or mail-in applications) in addition to New York residency documentation
  • Takes effect 60 days after becoming law, with the board of elections authorized to promulgate necessary rules and regulations immediately

Legislative Description

Enacts the voter registration integrity act; requires a birth certificate, passport, certificate of naturalization or citizenship, evidence of New York state residency, or any other documentation that the board of elections determines establishes United States citizenship.

Last Action

DEFEATED IN ELECTIONS

4/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Elections1/16/2021

Full Bill Text

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