Relates to applications for registration and enrollment of voters
This bill removes specific restrictions on voter registration applications in New York. It allows applications received by the tenth day before an election (via mail with valid postmark or in person) to count for that election, simplifying the deadline process. It also maintains provisions for military veterans and naturalized citizens to register and vote in elections held at least 10 days after registration, regardless of when they became eligible. The changes apply to all voters seeking to register or update their registration before an election.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 7, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
upper
Mar 7, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
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