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NY S03088
Bill
Status
1/27/2021
Primary Sponsor
Michael Gianaris
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AI Summary
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Allows any qualified, unregistered person to register to vote in person at polling places on the day of primary, general, or special elections, or at early voting locations during early voting hours.
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Requires applicants to provide acceptable forms of identification with proof of residence as determined by state law implementing the Help Americans Vote Act of 2002.
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Requires registrants to execute an oath under penalty of perjury certifying they are qualified voters, have resided at their address for at least 30 days, and have not already voted in that election.
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Permits applicants unable to provide valid proof of residence to register and vote by affidavit ballot, with the ballot held pending verification of residency and eligibility.
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Takes effect January 1, 2022.
Legislative Description
Provides that qualified persons who have never previously registered to vote in this state may apply personally for registration by appearing at the appropriate polling place for the election district in which such person resides on the day such polling place is open for voting; requires establishment of a procedure to enable such registrants to cast their votes at the appropriate polling places.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/5/2022