Bill > S05679

This bill amends New York's election law to clarify and expand voting rights for United States citizens who currently reside outside the United States and whose last domicile (legal residence) was in New York. Specifically, these citizens will be authorized to vote in federal elections, including primaries and general elections for president, vice president, U.S. senators, representatives in Congress, and national convention delegates. To be eligible, these voters must have met all voting qualifications at the time they left the United States (except for minimum voting age), possess a valid U.S. passport or identity card, and not be registered or voting in any other election district or state. The bill updates language to be gender-neutral (changing "his" to "such citizen's") and removes references to U.S. territories and possessions. The legislation aims to ensure that New York residents who are temporarily or permanently living abroad can still participate in federal elections, maintaining their connection to the democratic process even when they are not physically present in the United States.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5679