NY A02688

Requires the board of elections, in coordination with the Department of Motor Vehicles, to verify citizenship and lawful permanent resident status of all registered voters and new voter registration applicants

Mandates that all voters present a current and valid government-issued photo identification to vote in person or by mail, eliminating previous alternatives such as utility bills, bank statements, or paychecks

Defines acceptable government-issued photo ID as: NY driver's license or non-driver ID, US passport, US educational institution ID, US military ID, government-issued medical card, or any US or NY state-issued ID card

Allows voters without proper ID to cast an affidavit ballot, but requires them to produce valid government-issued photo ID to the local board of elections within three days for the ballot to be counted

Waives identification card fees for adult citizens whose income qualifies them for Medicaid, as verified by the county department of social services