The New York City Council is looking at a bill that would require landlords to provide voter registration forms with a new residents’ lease.
According to the Furman Center, approximately two-thirds of New Yorkers are renters—and, when they move to a new location, New Yorkers are legally required to change their voter registration forms within 25 days.
This bill makes it easier to register and more likely that recently relocated residents will vote.
Councilman Ben Kallos (D-Manhattan) sponsored the legislation.
“People are coming from all over the country,” Kallos said. “This will make sure that as people get here, they will register to vote as they get their lease.”
The rule has been established in cities including Madison, Wis., and East Lansing, Mich.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker
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