New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1885: Requires a valid government issued photo identification card to be presented when casting a ballot
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1885 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires a valid government issued photo identification card to be presented when casting a ballot. Primary sponsor: Mark Walczyk (Republican/Conservative). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ELECTIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Walczyk | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 49 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
- DEFEATED IN ELECTIONS
- NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED
- REFERRED TO ELECTIONS