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NY S01299
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
George Borrello
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AI Summary
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Requires first-time voter registration applicants to provide proof of U.S. citizenship in addition to New York residency documentation
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Acceptable citizenship documents include: original or certified birth certificate, valid U.S. passport, certificate of naturalization or citizenship, or other documentation the board of elections determines establishes citizenship
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Applies the same citizenship documentation requirements to voters who register without providing certain identification and must show ID when voting for the first time
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Takes effect 60 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for agencies to develop implementing rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Enacts the voter registration integrity act; requires a birth certificate, passport, certificate of naturalization or citizenship, evidence of New York state residency, or any other documentation that the board of elections determines establishes United States citizenship.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/7/2026