Bill > S05965

This bill represents a comprehensive update to New York's election laws, aimed at expanding voting accessibility and modernizing voter registration processes. The legislation introduces several key provisions, including allowing same-day voter registration at polling places, which enables qualified voters to register and vote on election day if their name is not already on the voter rolls. The bill mandates that county boards of elections mail absentee ballots to all registered voters at least 30 days before an election, and creates a centralized, computerized statewide voter registration database that must be implemented within one year. The bill also expands absentee voting options, making it easier for voters to request and receive ballots, including for residents of nursing homes, veterans' facilities, and those with physical disabilities. Additionally, it provides special voting provisions for election employees who cannot vote at their home polling place and allows for more flexible voter affidavit processes. The legislation aims to streamline voter registration, increase voter participation, and modernize election administration by creating a more accessible and technologically advanced voting system in New York state.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5965