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NY A01960

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Goodell

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Enacts the "Voter Registration Integrity Act" requiring first-time voter registration applicants to provide documentation of U.S. citizenship in addition to proof of New York residency
  • Acceptable citizenship documents include an original or certified birth certificate, valid U.S. passport, certificate of naturalization or citizenship, or other documentation approved by the board of elections
  • Applies citizenship documentation requirements to both new voter registrations and voters registering through the voter registration form process
  • Takes effect 60 days after becoming law, with board of elections authorized to implement 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

enacting clause stricken

3/22/2023

Committee Referrals

Election Law1/23/2023

Full Bill Text

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