Relates to the verification of voter registration

1 Co-sponsor

• William J. Larkin Jr.

BILL NUMBER:S100

Title of bill

An act to amend the election law, in relation to verification of voter registration

Purpose

This bill requires a voter to produce valid photo identification before being permitted to vote through the use of a voting machine.

Summary of provisions

Section 1 of this bill requires that a voter produce a driver's license or department of motor vehicles non-driver photo ill card or other current and valid photo identification before being permitted to vote through the use of a voting machine.

Justification

This bill helps to ensure the integrity of New York State's elections by ensuring that all voters verify that they are who they claim they are by producing photo identification before being allowed to cast their votes on a voting machine. This bill provides for those who are registered to vote but are unable to produce photo identification to vote by affidavit ballot. No one who is registered to vote will be prevented from voting solely because of their inability to present photo identification at a polling place. By requiring photo identification, the citizens of New York will be able to have confidence that their elected officials have been legitimately elected in fair and honest elections.

Legislative history

2011/2012: S.7112 Referred to Elections

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.