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NY A03302
Bill
Status
1/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Durso
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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 option to use utility bills, bank statements, or other non-photo documents as identification
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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 ID issued by the U.S. or New York State
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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
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Waives identification card fees for adult citizens whose income qualifies them for Medicaid, as verified by the county's department of social services
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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