New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 1885
Requires a valid government issued photo identification card to be presented when casting a ballot
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Mark Walczyk (Republican/Conservative)
Cosponsors (1)
- Steve Rhoads (Republican/Conservative)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Requires a New York state driver's license or non-driver ID, a United States passport, an identification card issued by a United States educational institution, a United States military identification card, a government issued medical card, or any identification card issued by the United States or the state of New York to be presented when casting a ballot.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 Senate | Elections Vote | fail | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS - May 6, 2025 · Senate
DEFEATED IN ELECTIONS - Mar 18, 2025 · Senate
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED - Jan 14, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS