Bill > A02112

This bill amends the New York election law to allow qualified individuals who have never previously registered to vote in the state to register directly at their local polling place on the day of a primary, general, or special election, or during early voting. To register, individuals must provide acceptable forms of identification with proof of residence, as determined by the Help Americans Vote Act of 2002 (a federal law designed to improve election administration). Registrants must also sign an affidavit certifying their eligibility, stating that they are a qualified voter who has resided at their current address for at least 30 days, is not legally disqualified from voting, and has not already voted in the current election. If a person cannot immediately provide valid proof of residence, they may still register and vote using an affidavit ballot, though this ballot will not be counted until election officials can verify the voter's residence and eligibility. The bill requires the board of elections to establish a procedure that enables these new registrants to cast their votes at the appropriate polling place. The bill will take effect on the first day of January following its enactment.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2112