Election Law § 5-214 · Title 2. Registration and Enrollment
Registration cards for identification
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§ 5-214. Registration cards for identification. A board of elections may provide identification cards for use in any city or town in such county in which the board deems it necessary to facilitate voting. However, the failure of a voter to present such card shall not deprive such voter of the right to exercise the franchise, or any other right provided under this chapter.
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- Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/ELN5-214
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