Bill > A06297

This bill amends the New York Election Law to require voters to present a valid government-issued photo ID when casting a ballot. The acceptable forms of ID include a New York state driver's license or non-driver ID, a U.S. passport, an identification card issued by a U.S. educational institution, a U.S. military ID, a government-issued medical card, or any other ID card issued by the U.S. or the state of New York. Voters who do not have a valid photo ID can still cast an affidavit ballot, which will be counted if the local board of elections determines the voter is eligible. The bill also provides exceptions for certain voters, such as those who register to vote by mail and submit a copy of a valid ID or driver's license/social security number.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A6297