NY A09043

Requires absentee and early mail voting applicants to provide their New York driver's license or DMV non-driver photo ID number on their application

Applicants without a DMV-issued ID must instead provide the last four digits of their social security number

Voters lacking both a DMV ID and social security number must submit a written statement affirming they are qualified and registered to vote

Updates affirmation envelope language for both absentee and early mail ballots to include spaces for ID numbers and instructions for those without qualifying identification

Ballots will be invalidated and not canvassed if the envelope lacks either the required ID number/social security digits or the alternative sworn statement

Takes effect January 1, 2027