New York S06079 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to protect voting rights.

New York S06079 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to protect voting rights by prohibiting the state or any political subdivision from imposing any voting qualification or prerequisite that results in the denial or abridgement of the right to vote on account of race or color. The amendment also ensures that citizens cannot be denied the right to vote due to failure to comply with certain prerequisites, such as demonstrating ability to read, write, or interpret matters, possessing good moral character, or providing government-issued photo identification at a polling site.

New York S06079 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to protect voting rights.

New York S06079 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to protect voting rights by prohibiting the state or any political subdivision from imposing any voting qualification or prerequisite that results in the denial or abridgement of the right to vote on account of race or color. The amendment also ensures that citizens cannot be denied the right to vote due to failure to comply with certain prerequisites, such as demonstrating ability to read, write, or interpret matters, possessing good moral character, or providing government-issued photo identification at a polling site.