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This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to expand and protect voting rights by adding a new section to Article 2 of the state constitution. The proposed amendment would prohibit the state or any political subdivision from imposing voting qualifications, prerequisites, standards, practices, or procedures that deny or abridge voting rights based on race, color, religion, gender preference, or disability. Specifically, the bill would prevent citizens from being denied the right to vote due to various barriers such as literacy tests, educational requirements, moral character assessments, poll taxes, photo ID requirements, citizenship documentation, or voucher systems. The amendment would also protect the rights of third-party organizations and individuals to register voters in good faith. The proposed change would need to be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election and published for three months prior to that election, following standard constitutional amendment procedures.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6079