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NY A06454
Requires the state board of elections to participate in the systematic alien verification for entitlements (SAVE) program, administered by the United States citizenship and immigration services agency, to verify that a person who is either registered or registering to vote is a United States citizen.
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Introduced
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to verification of voter qualifications
AI Summary
This bill requires the New York State Board of Elections to participate in the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, which is administered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) agency. The purpose of the program is to verify the citizenship status of individuals who are either currently registered to vote or in the process of registering to vote. The bill explicitly authorizes the state board of elections to share and transmit all relevant personal information provided by a voter or potential voter to the USCIS for the specific purpose of citizenship verification. This means that any person registering to vote or already registered will have their citizenship status cross-checked through the SAVE program, ensuring that only United States citizens are allowed to vote. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, allowing for prompt implementation of the citizenship verification process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (18)
Matt Slater (R)*,
Joe Angelino (R),
Scott Bendett (R),
Karl Brabenec (R),
Ari Brown (R),
Keith Brown (R),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Michael Durso (R),
Jarett Gandolfo (R),
Jodi Giglio (R),
John Lemondes (R),
Brian Maher (R),
Dave McDonough (R),
Angelo Morinello (R),
Phil Palmesano (R),
Robert Smullen (R),
Chris Tague (R),
Mary Beth Walsh (R),
Last Action
referred to election law (on 03/05/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6454 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06454&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A06454 |
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