Immigration (Citizenship & Naturalization)

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 1960: Allows only citizens to vote at elections

This bill (S 1960) proposes amending the state constitution to require that only U.S. citizens may vote in all elections for state offices and ballot questions. It would replace the current voting eligibility language with an explicit requirement that voters must be citizens, while maintaining existing age (18+) and residency (30 days) rules. The bill directly affects all voters in state elections, including local, state, and constitutional amendment votes. If passed, this would change the constitutional basis for voting eligibility across all state elections.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts voting rights to citizens only, limiting immigrant participation in state elections and civic engagement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2345: Relates to verification of voter qualifications

Requires the state board of elections to participate in the systematic alien verification for entitlements (SAVE) program, administered by the United States citizenship and immigration services agency, to verify that a person who is either registered or registering to vote is a United States citizen.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state cooperation with federal immigration verification (SAVE program) for voter eligibility, aligning with 'mandates cooperation with federal enforcement' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 1277: Allows only citizens to vote at elections

This bill proposes amending the state constitution to require that only U.S. citizens may vote in elections. It would replace the current voting eligibility language with a specific provision stating "Only citizens shall be entitled to vote," while maintaining existing requirements that voters must be at least 18 years old and residents of the state and their local area for 30 days prior to an election. The key change directly affects voting eligibility by restricting the right to vote to citizens, removing any existing non-citizen voting provisions. If passed, this would be a constitutional change, not a temporary law, requiring approval through the standard amendment process.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill A 1277 explicitly limits voting rights to citizens, directly restricting civic participation for non-citizens/immigrants at the state level.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3447: Includes in false registration the attempt to register as an elector knowing that they are not qualified due to lack of U.S. citizenship

This bill amends election law to explicitly include attempting to register as a voter when not a U.S. citizen as a form of false registration. It makes such attempts a class E felony, directly affecting individuals who knowingly try to register without U.S. citizenship. The key provision expands the existing false registration definition to specifically cover lack of citizenship as a disqualifier. The law does not change voter eligibility requirements but strengthens penalties for attempting registration while knowing one lacks citizenship.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by classifying non-citizen voter registration attempts as class E felony, increasing penalties for a non-violent offense.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill A 3447 makes it a class E felony for non-U.S. citizens to attempt to register to vote, strengthening penalties and restricting actions based on immigration status.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2688: Requires the board of elections to check all registered voter's citizenship and lawful permanent resident status and requires all voters to show government issued identification to vote

Requires the board of elections to check all registered voter's citizenship and lawful permanent resident status; requires all voters to show government issued identification to vote.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill requires checking voter citizenship/LPR status, limiting voting to citizens and increasing scrutiny on non-citizens, aligning with restricting immigrant access to voting.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6454: Relates to verification of voter qualifications

Requires the state board of elections to participate in the systematic alien verification for entitlements (SAVE) program, administered by the United States citizenship and immigration services agency, to verify that a person who is either registered or registering to vote is a United States citizen.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill mandates state participation in the federal SAVE program, which is administered by USCIS, to verify voter citizenship, increasing state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs

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