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NY S01885
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Walczyk
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AI Summary
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Requires all voters to present a current, valid government-issued photo identification when voting in person or by mail, eliminating the previous exception that only applied to first-time voters who registered by mail
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Defines acceptable photo ID as: New York 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 federal or state ID card
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Removes the option to use alternative documents (utility bills, bank statements, paychecks, government checks) as proof of identity for voting purposes
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Allows voters without valid government photo ID to cast an affidavit ballot, which will be counted if the local board of elections determines the ballot is valid and the voter is otherwise eligible
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Exempts voters who provided photo ID or matching driver's license/Social Security information during mail registration, as well as military/overseas voters and those voting under federal accessibility provisions
Legislative Description
Requires a New York state driver's license or non-driver ID, a United States passport, an identification card issued by a United States educational institution, a United States military identification card, a government issued medical card, or any identification card issued by the United States or the state of New York to be presented when casting a ballot.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/7/2026