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S 286

New York Senate bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 7, 2026.

Requires a government photo identification card to be presented when casting a ballot.

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-S-286
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee Elections
Senate in_committee 2026-01-07
Elections / Voting
Summary

Requires a government photo identification card to be presented when casting a ballot; provides for a method to receive a government photo identification card at no charge; provides that notaries are not permitted to collect a fee for collecting the documents required.

Sponsor
Steve Rhoads
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2024-12-24 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-07 Status in_committee
2026-01-07 Latest Action In Senate Committee
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