N.Y. Correction Law § 75: Notice of voting rights

§ 75. Notice of voting rights. Prior to the release from a

correctional facility of any person the department shall notify such

person verbally and in writing, that his or her voting rights will be

restored upon release and provide such person with a form of application

for voter registration and a declination form, offer such person

assistance in filling out the appropriate form, and provide such person

written information distributed by the board of elections on the

importance and the mechanics of voting. Upon release, such person may

choose to either submit his or her completed application to the state

board or county board where such person resides or have the department

transmit it on his or her behalf. Where such person chooses to have the

department transmit the application, the department shall transmit the

completed application upon such person's release to the state board or

county board where such person resides.