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Voting Rights Return After Release From Prison in New York
Voting-rights restoration after incarceration
Who
Eligible New York citizens who are not currently in prison for a felony conviction.
What to do
Start here: Register online or submit a voter-registration form to the county board of elections.
Eligibility: You must be a U.S. citizen, meet normal New York voter qualifications, and not currently be imprisoned for a felony conviction.
What you get
In New York, a citizen convicted of a felony has the right to vote restored after release from prison.
Benefit: The ability to register and vote after release, including while on parole, probation, or supervised release.
Possible value: Voting requires registration and meeting the usual voter qualifications; it is not automatic registration in every case.
Good to know
Important: People released from prison must re-register to restore voting ability; a temporary address may be used if the residence requirement is met.
Availability: Current New York voting rule.
Why people miss it: Outdated information still wrongly says people on parole cannot vote.
Sources reviewed: Aug 10, 2026