NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a pair of bills on Friday moving the deadline for voter registration closer to election day.
The laws will allow New Yorkers to register up to 10 days in advance of an election, 15 days closer than the current limit of 25 days before an election.
"Too often, there are unnecessary obstacles for voters to pass through just to participate in the democratic process," said Hochul. "By removing these hurdles, more New Yorkers can bring their representation to the ballot box. By shortening this time period, more New Yorkers can be flexible with their voter registration and exercise their right to vote."
The laws bring New York’s policy in line with the state constitutionally mandated minimum amount of time allowed to register before an election takes place.
The change will impact both in-person and mail voting.
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