Requires voters to present a government-issued photo ID when casting a ballot.

This bill amends the election law to require voters to present a valid government-issued photo ID when casting a ballot. Acceptable forms of ID include a New York state driver's license, a U.S. passport, an ID from a U.S. educational institution, a U.S. military ID, a government-issued medical card, or any ID issued by the U.S. or New York state. The bill specifies that these requirements apply to individuals who registered to vote by mail on or after January 1, 2003, and have not previously voted in a federal election in their jurisdiction.

Requires voters to present a government-issued photo ID when casting a ballot.

This bill amends the election law to require voters to present a valid government-issued photo ID when casting a ballot. Acceptable forms of ID include a New York state driver's license, a U.S. passport, an ID from a U.S. educational institution, a U.S. military ID, a government-issued medical card, or any ID issued by the U.S. or New York state. The bill specifies that these requirements apply to individuals who registered to vote by mail on or after January 1, 2003, and have not previously voted in a federal election in their jurisdiction.