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NY S05751

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Gianaris

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to remove the requirement that voter registration must be completed at least ten days before each election
  • Maintains the existing provision that laws shall be made to verify citizenship and establish voter registration procedures
  • Preserves the exemption allowing town and village elections to not require registration unless expressly required by law
  • As a constitutional amendment, must be passed by two successive legislatures and approved by voters before taking effect

Legislative Description

Amends the constitution to delete the requirement that registration for purposes of voting be completed at least ten days before election day; provides that laws be made to adequately safeguard against deception in the exercise of the right of suffrage.

Last Action

OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/7/2026
Rules6/13/2025
Judiciary2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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