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NY A01927
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Slater
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AI Summary
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Requires all voters to present a valid government-issued photo identification when voting in person or by mail, eliminating the current exemption that only applied to first-time voters who registered by mail after January 1, 2003
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Defines acceptable photo ID as: New York state driver's license or non-driver ID, U.S. passport, U.S. educational institution ID, U.S. military ID, government-issued medical card, or any federal or state-issued ID card
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Removes the option to use utility bills, bank statements, government checks, paychecks, or other documents showing name and address as voter identification
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Allows voters without valid government-issued photo ID to cast an affidavit ballot, which will be counted if the local board of elections determines the voter is eligible and the ballot complies with legal requirements
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Exempts voters who provided photo ID or matching driver's license/Social Security information during registration, as well as military/overseas voters and those voting under federal accessibility provisions
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
1/7/2026