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NY S05752
Bill
Status
2/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Gianaris
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AI Summary
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Allows unregistered qualified voters to register at their polling place on any primary, general, or special election day, or during early voting at any county early voting location
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Requires registrants to provide acceptable identification with proof of residence as determined by Help Americans Vote Act of 2002 standards
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Registrants must sign a certification under penalty of perjury affirming voter eligibility, 30-day residency, no legal disqualifications, and that they have not already voted in the election
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Permits voters unable to provide valid proof of residence to register and vote by affidavit ballot, which will not be counted until election officials verify residence and eligibility
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Takes effect January 1 of the year following enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that qualified persons who have never previously registered to vote in this state may apply personally for registration by appearing at the appropriate polling place for the election district in which such person resides on the day such polling place is open for voting; requires establishment of a procedure to enable such registrants to cast their votes at the appropriate polling places.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/7/2026