Relates to enabling constitutionally-qualified electors to register to vote and to cast a ballot on the same day at a polling location
This bill allows eligible voters in New York to register to vote and cast their ballots on the same day at early voting or election day polling locations. To do this, a voter would fill out an affidavit form at the polling place, which serves as a temporary registration that becomes official only after election officials verify the voter's identity and eligibility using state and federal databases. If the information cannot be immediately verified, officials may still issue a voter ID number and accept the ballot, provided the voter meets other legal requirements. The bill requires election boards to offer this process at all early voting and election day sites while ensuring ballot secrecy and proper handling before the votes are counted.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2023
Last action Jul 22, 2024
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
Feb 27, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kenny Burgos
DDemocratic
Co
Amanda Septimo
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Brian Cunningham
DDemocratic
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Charles Fall
DDemocratic
Co
Dana Levenberg
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jeffrey Dinowitz
DDemocratic
Co
Karines Reyes
DDemocratic
Co
Khaleel Anderson
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Manny De Los Santos
DDemocratic
Co
Robert Carroll
DDemocratic
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