Bill > S05752

This bill amends the election law to allow qualified individuals who have never previously registered to vote in the state to register and vote on the same day at their local polling place during primary, general, or special elections, or during early voting. To register, individuals must personally appear at the appropriate polling place, provide acceptable forms of identification with proof of residence (as defined by the Help Americans Vote Act of 2002), and sign an affidavit certifying their voter eligibility. If a registrant cannot immediately provide valid proof of residence, they may still vote using an affidavit ballot, which will not be counted until election officials can verify their residence and voting eligibility. The bill requires the board of elections to establish a procedure for these same-day registrants to cast their votes at the appropriate polling place. This legislation aims to make voting more accessible by reducing barriers to voter registration and participation. The new provisions will take effect on the first day of January following the bill's enactment.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5752