New York A11100: Requires signatures on a voter registration form to be notarized and providing a fail-safe registration method

What the bill says

An act to amend the election law, in relation to requiring signatures on a voter registration form to be notarized and providing a fail-safe registration method.

From the introduced text, April 24, 2026:

AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to requiring signatures on a voter registration form to be notarized and providing a fail-safe registration method THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subparagraphs (viii) and (xii) of paragraph (k) of subdivision 5 of section 5-210 of the election law, as amended by chapter 113 of the laws of 2023, are amended and a new subparagraph (xiv) is added to read as follows: (viii) A statement informing the applicant that if the form is submitted by mail [and the applicant is registering for the first time,] certain information or documents [must] MAY NEED TO be submitted with the mail-in registration form [in order to avoid additional identification requirements upon voting for the first time]. Such information and documents [are] MAY INCLUDE: (A) [a driver's license or department of motor vehicles non-driver photo ID number; or (B) the last four digits of the individual's social security number; or (C)] a copy of a current and valid GOVERNMENT ISSUED photo identification; [or (D)] AND (B) a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. (xii) A place for the applicant to execute the form …

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Sponsors

• Michael Tannousis (R, 64) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 24, 2026: REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW

Common questions

What is A11100?

A11100 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Requires signatures on a voter registration form to be notarized and providing a fail-safe registration method.

What does A11100 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the election law, in relation to requiring signatures on a voter registration form to be notarized and providing a fail-safe registration method.

What is the status of A11100?

In committee as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW (April 24, 2026).

Who sponsored A11100?

Michael Tannousis (R, 64).

Where is the official record for A11100?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A11100