The New York State Assembly on Thursday joined the Senate in passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act (VRA) of New York.
“For as long as our country has existed, there have been those who seek to restrict voting and diminish democracy. Today, New York is taking a stand,” said Sen. Zellnor Y. Myrie (D-Central Brooklyn. “We will always be a pro-voter state, and our laws must reflect that.
“The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York will enact the strongest, most comprehensive voter protections of any state in the country, and will set the standard for all other states that care about fair elections and equal access to the ballot,” added Myrie, representative for the 20th Senate District.”
