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NY A03302

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Durso

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all voters to present a valid government-issued photo identification when voting in person or by mail, eliminating the current option to use utility bills, bank statements, or other non-photo documents as identification

  • 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 ID issued by the U.S. or New York State

  • Allows voters without photo 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's department of social services

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires a valid government issued photo identification card be presented when casting a ballot; provides for persons eligible for Medicaid to receive identification cards.

Last Action

referred to election law

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Election Law1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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