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NY A08175
Bill
Status
10/27/2023
Primary Sponsor
Robert Carroll
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AI Summary
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Allows qualified, unregistered persons to register to vote in person at polling places on election day for primary, general, or special elections, or at early voting locations in their county during voting hours.
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Requires applicants to provide acceptable forms of identification with proof of residence as determined by federal Help Americans Vote Act (HAVA) regulations and sign a perjury oath certifying voter qualifications and 30-day residency requirement.
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Permits persons unable to provide valid proof of residence to register and vote by affidavit ballot, with final counting contingent on election officials verifying residence and eligibility.
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Directs the board of elections to establish procedures allowing same-day registrants to cast their votes at appropriate polling places.
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Takes effect January 1st following enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Provides that qualified persons who have never previously registered to vote in this state may apply personally for registration by appearing at the appropriate polling place for the election district in which such person resides on the day such polling place is open for voting; requires establishment of a procedure to enable such registrants to cast their votes at the appropriate polling places.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/3/2024