New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 286: Requires a government 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 286 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires a government photo identification card to be presented when casting a ballot. Primary sponsor: Steve Rhoads (Republican/Conservative). It lists 4 additional sponsors. 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 government photo identification card to be presented when casting a ballot; provides for a method to receive a government photo identification card at no charge; provides that notaries are not permitted to collect a fee for collecting the documents required.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Dean Murray | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
| Peter Oberacker | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 51 |
| Alexis Weik | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 8 |
“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
- REFERRED TO ELECTIONS