S 4458 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Requires government-issued photo registration for registration and voting

This bill (S 4458) would require voters to present a government-issued photo ID - such as a driver's license, passport, or state ID - during both voter registration and at polling places when voting in person. It mandates this ID requirement for all in-person voters, including those who registered by mail, with exemptions only for voters who are illiterate or have a physical disability. The bill amends the state constitution to establish this photo ID standard, replacing current registration and voting procedures. This change would directly affect all voters who need to verify their identity at these two points in the voting process.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
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OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Jan 7, 2026
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Mar 5, 2025
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Steve Rhoads
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