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NY A06297

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/3/2023

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Slater

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires voters casting ballots in person to present a current and valid government-issued photo identification card.

  • Valid identification includes New York driver's license, non-driver ID, U.S. passport, U.S. educational institution ID, U.S. military ID, government-issued medical card, or any U.S. or New York state-issued identification card.

  • Allows voters without valid photo identification to cast affidavit ballots in person or by mail, which must be counted if the voter is otherwise eligible and the local board of elections determines the ballot's validity.

  • Removes previous provisions allowing voters to present alternative documents such as utility bills, bank statements, government checks, or paychecks as identification.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Requires a New York state driver's license or non-driver ID, a United States passport, an identification card issued by a United States educational institution, a United States military identification card, a government issued medical card, or any identification card issued by the United States or the state of New York to be presented when casting a ballot.

Last Action

referred to election law

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Election Law4/3/2023

Full Bill Text

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