Bill > S05021

This bill modifies New York state election law to provide additional protections and clarifications regarding voter registration status and voting rights. Specifically, the bill establishes more detailed requirements for cancelling a voter's registration, requiring election boards to verify specific circumstances before removing a voter from the registration rolls. The bill also expands provisions for voters with an inactive registration status, allowing them to have their registration restored and their vote counted in an election if they can prove their current residence. For instance, a voter can have their registration reactivated by notifying the election board of their current address, signing a petition indicating their residence, or casting an affidavit ballot that confirms their address. The bill also amends language to make election laws more gender-neutral and adds new provisions that make it a felony for election officers to improperly cancel registrations or prevent individuals from voting due to inactive status. These changes aim to protect voter rights and ensure that eligible voters are not inadvertently disenfranchised by administrative processes.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5021