NY S03855

Expands confidential voter registration protections to include victims of crimes defined in article 130 of the penal law (sexual offenses), in addition to existing domestic violence protections.

Allows victims of sexual violence to submit a signed written statement to their county board of elections requesting that their registration record be kept confidential.

Requires the statement to affirm that the person is a victim of sexual violence and that confidentiality is necessary due to threat of physical or emotional harm to themselves or family/household members.

Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with authorization for boards of elections to adopt necessary rules and regulations immediately upon enactment.