Relates to enacting the taxpayer voter registration act
This bill requires New York taxpayers to register to vote when filing income tax returns or property tax bills by checking a box on the form. It mandates a sworn statement confirming U.S. citizenship, 30-day residency in the listed address before the next election, and eligibility, alongside an option to select political party affiliation. The tax department must electronically share this data with election boards, who then send eligible individuals written notices explaining voter registration options and verification requirements. The bill directly affects taxpayers filing income or property taxes, particularly those changing addresses through real estate transfers.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
upper
Jan 9, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
George Borrello
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Peter Oberacker
RRepublican/Conservative
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