Bill > A05972

This bill, known as the "Voter Empowerment Act of New York," aims to simplify voter registration by implementing automatic voter registration (AVR) and clarifying student voting rights. Under AVR, eligible New Yorkers will be automatically registered to vote when they interact with certain state agencies, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or public universities, unless they explicitly choose to opt out. This process will involve these "source agencies" electronically transmitting voter information to election boards. The bill also clarifies that students can retain their parental residence for voting purposes if it remains their primary concern, or they can register to vote at their college or university if that is their primary concern. Additionally, the bill makes several technical amendments to election law to streamline voter registration processes, update deadlines, and enhance data security and privacy for voter information.