NY A03921

Establishes same-day voter registration at polling places for all state primary, general, and local elections, allowing qualified voters not on the checklist to register and vote on election day.

Mandates universal absentee ballot distribution by boards of elections to all registered voters at least 30 days before elections, eliminating the requirement for voters to request absentee ballots.

Requires creation of a centralized, computerized statewide voter registration database within one year, to be maintained by the state board of elections and accessible by all county boards of elections.

Expands absentee voting access for nursing home, residential health care facility, and hospitalized veteran residents by removing the 25-application threshold requirement and providing regular ballot delivery visits.

Presumes special ballots cast by election employees are valid absent affirmative proof of fraud and allows voter affidavit ballots with substantially compliant forms rather than requiring exact compliance.