SLATER’S VOTER ID BILL BLOCKED BY ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) at the Election Law Committee meeting on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown), ranking member of the Assembly Committee on Election Law, today condemned the rejection of his voter identification bill (A.1927) by Assembly Democrats in the Election Law Committee. The bill, which would require voters to present a valid government-issued photo ID when casting a ballot, was blocked from advancing through the legislative process.

Slater’s legislation aims to strengthen confidence in elections by ensuring only eligible voters cast ballots. He noted that photo identification is already required for everyday activities, such as entering schools, purchasing age-restricted goods, visiting hospitals and obtaining a library card. He argued that applying the same standard to voting would help restore confidence in the electoral process.

Slater said, “It is 2025, and an ID is a basic necessity in life. You need an ID to receive government services and for countless other essential activities. Yet, when it comes to something as critical as voting, it is shocking that Assembly Democrats refuse to apply the same common-sense standard.”

“Just last night, Wisconsin voters overwhelmingly approved adding this measure to their state constitution, with more than 60% in favor. Already, 36 other states have similar voter ID requirements in place. It’s a shame Democrats in Albany aren’t letting this happen in New York state—voters should know that those representing them were elected fairly and legitimately,” Slater concluded.