New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 2574: Relates to providing valid government issued photo identification 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 2574 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to providing valid government issued photo identification when casting a ballot. Primary sponsor: Rob Ortt (Republican/Conservative/Independence). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2026): DEFEATED IN 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 valid government issued photo identification card be presented when casting a ballot; provides for persons eligible for Medicaid to receive identification cards.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 3 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Ortt | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | Senate | 62 |
| Pam Helming | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 54 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| Jim Tedisco | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- DEFEATED IN ELECTIONS
- NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED
- REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
- DEFEATED IN ELECTIONS
- NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED
- REFERRED TO ELECTIONS