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NY A08129

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Mikulin

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to require government-issued photo identification in addition to signatures for voter registration and when voting in person

  • Specifies acceptable forms of photo ID: 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

  • Exempts individuals with illiteracy or physical disability from the photo ID requirement

  • Requires the amendment to be referred to the legislature after the next general election and published for 3 months before that election, per constitutional amendment procedures

Legislative Description

Requires a signature and government-issued photo identification for both voter registration and at the time of voting.

Last Action

opinion referred to judiciary

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/30/2026
Election Law1/7/2026
Judiciary6/2/2025
Election Law5/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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