Requires persons appointed as election commissioners to be citizens of the United States.

New York Assembly Bill A07887, introduced on April 11, 2025, seeks to amend the state's election law by adding a requirement that individuals appointed as election commissioners must be citizens of the United States. This bill was referred to the Assembly Election Law Committee on January 7, 2026, but did not progress further and died in committee.

Supporters of the bill argue that requiring election commissioners to be U.S. citizens is essential for maintaining the integrity and security of the electoral process. They believe that this requirement ensures that those overseeing elections have a vested interest in upholding democratic principles and are fully accountable to the electorate.

Critics contend that the bill is unnecessary, as non-citizens are already prohibited from holding such positions under existing laws. They view the legislation as redundant and potentially discriminatory, suggesting it may be intended to appeal to anti-immigrant sentiments rather than address a genuine issue within the electoral system.