Bill > S00170

This bill allows for polling place voter registration on the day of any primary, general, or special election for any qualified person who is not already registered to vote in New York State. The bill requires that the person provide acceptable forms of identification containing proof of residence, as determined by state law implementing the federal Help Americans Vote Act. If the person is unable to provide valid proof of residence, they may still register and vote by affidavit ballot, but the ballot will not be counted until the person's residence and eligibility are verified. The bill also requires the board of elections to establish a procedure for these newly registered voters to cast their votes at the appropriate polling place.