S 5639 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Requires any student graduating from a high school in New York state be provided with a voter registration form

Senate Bill S 5639 requires that all students graduating from public or private high schools in New York State be provided with a voter registration application form. School districts are responsible for distributing these forms and transmitting any completed applications to the appropriate board of elections within specified timeframes. The bill also establishes rules for processing applications, maintaining neutrality regarding party enrollment, and protecting voter privacy. The State Board of Elections and the Commissioner of Education are tasked with implementing and overseeing this program.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
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May 6, 2025
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REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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Feb 26, 2025
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