Bill > S03304

This bill enacts the "Voter Empowerment Act of New York" to streamline the voter registration process. The key provisions include: 1. Automatic voter registration: Unless a person declines, they will be automatically registered to vote when interacting with various state agencies and services, such as applying for a driver's license or receiving public assistance. 2. Expanded voter registration opportunities: Additional state agencies, including public colleges/universities and housing authorities, are designated as voter registration sites. 3. Shortened deadlines: The deadlines for voter registration and changes to party enrollment are moved closer to election day, from 25 days to 10 days before an election. 4. Affidavit ballot process: Voters who interact with a source agency but do not appear on the voter rolls can cast an affidavit ballot, which will be counted if the voter provides proof of identity and registration. 5. Privacy and security protections: The state must establish policies to protect the privacy and security of voter registration information and prevent unauthorized access. The bill aims to modernize and streamline the voter registration process in New York to increase voter participation.

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https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S03304&term=2017&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y