Voting Rights After a Felony in New York
How New York law treats voting with a felony conviction, from the state code and official state agencies.
Short answer: A person convicted of a felony and sentenced to prison loses the right to register and vote only while incarcerated for that felony. People on parole, on probation, or with a suspended prison sentence can vote; N.Y. Election Law 5-106(2)-(5)
| Voting with a felony conviction | A person convicted of a felony and sentenced to prison loses the right to register and vote only while incarcerated for that felony. People on parole, on probation, or with a suspended prison sentence can vote; the same rule applies to federal and out-of-state felony convictions. No application or waiting period is required after release. Source: N.Y. Election Law 5-106(2)-(5) |
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FAQ
Can felons vote in New York?
A person convicted of a felony and sentenced to prison loses the right to register and vote only while incarcerated for that felony. People on parole, on probation, or with a suspended prison sentence can vote; the same rule applies to federal and out-of-state felony convictions. No application or waiting period is required after release.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.