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NY A05204
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph DeStefano
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AI Summary
- Requires all voters to present a current and valid government-issued photo identification when voting in person or include a copy when voting by mail
- Acceptable forms of ID include: New York State driver's license or non-driver ID, U.S. passport, U.S. educational institution ID, military ID, government-issued medical card, or any federal or state-issued ID card
- Eliminates the previous "fail-safe" provision that allowed voters without ID to cast affidavit ballots that would still be counted
- Establishes a process for individuals without required documentation to obtain a free non-driver ID from the DMV by submitting a sworn affidavit no later than seven days before an election
- Requires birth certificates to be issued at no cost to individuals who need them to obtain voter ID, and prohibits notaries from charging fees for administering the required oath
Legislative Description
Requires a government photo identification card to be presented when casting a ballot; provides for a method to receive a government photo identification card at no charge; provides that notaries are not permitted to collect a fee for collecting the documents required.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Election Law2/12/2025
Full Bill Text
No bill text available