Bill > S01299

This bill proposes to enhance voter registration requirements in New York by mandating that first-time voter registration applicants provide documentation proving United States citizenship. Specifically, applicants must submit one of the following: an original or certified birth certificate, a valid U.S. passport, a certificate of naturalization or citizenship, or another form of documentation deemed acceptable by the board of elections as establishing U.S. citizenship. These new requirements would be added to existing election law, which already requires proof of New York state residency through documents like utility bills or government checks. The bill, known as the "voter registration integrity act," would take effect 60 days after becoming law, with provisions allowing election authorities to prepare implementing regulations in advance. The goal appears to be ensuring that only U.S. citizens can register to vote by requiring more stringent proof of citizenship during the voter registration process.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1299