Bill > A06877

This bill requires all public and private high schools in New York state to provide voter registration forms to students upon graduation, establishing a comprehensive process for student voter registration. The bill mandates that school districts must transmit completed voter registration applications to the appropriate board of elections within ten days of receipt, with special provisions for applications received close to an election to ensure timely processing. The legislation emphasizes maintaining strict neutrality in the registration process, prohibiting any discouragement of voter registration, and ensuring that students are informed that government services are not contingent on voter registration. The state board of elections is tasked with developing implementation rules, creating training programs for educational employees, and distributing informational materials about the program. Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner of education to designate a voter registration coordinator within the department to oversee the program's implementation. The bill also includes privacy protections, stipulating that any unauthorized disclosure of voter registration information is considered an invasion of personal privacy. The new law will take effect on the first of July following its passage, with immediate authorization for developing necessary regulations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6877