NY A06037

Income tax returns must include a checkbox allowing taxpayers to register to vote, with a statement affirming citizenship, 30-day residency, and other voter eligibility requirements.

Real property tax bills must include a checkbox for voter registration with the same affirmation statement, and real estate transfer returns for residential property must include voter registration notification upon change of address.

The Department of Taxation and Finance must electronically transmit voter registration information to state and local election boards, including name, address, date of birth, citizenship evidence, signature, and party affiliation if selected.

Election boards must send written notice to eligible individuals whose information is transmitted, including an explanation that registration is voluntary, party enrollment options, eligibility requirements, and a postage-paid form to accept or decline registration.

The Department of Motor Vehicles may release electronic copies of signatures to election boards for voter registration verification purposes, with implementation agreements required by September 1, 2024, and full compliance required by January 1, 2025.