Bill > A04398

This bill introduces the "Taxpayer Voter Registration Act," which aims to make voter registration easier by allowing individuals to register to vote when filing income taxes, paying property taxes, or changing their residential address. Specifically, the bill requires income tax returns, property tax bills, and real estate transfer forms to include a checkbox that enables voter registration. When checking this box, individuals must affirm under penalty of perjury that they are a U.S. citizen, will have lived in their listed county/city/village for at least 30 days before the next election, meet all voter registration requirements, and have a signature on file. The bill also mandates that the Department of Taxation and Finance electronically transmit voter registration information to the State Board of Elections, which will then send written notices to eligible individuals who are not currently registered. These notices will explain the voluntary nature of voter registration, provide opportunities to enroll in a political party, outline voter eligibility requirements, and include a pre-paid envelope for returning registration forms. The legislation is designed to simplify the voter registration process by integrating it with existing tax-related documentation and is set to take effect one year after becoming law, with preparatory steps allowed to begin immediately.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4398