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AR HB1035

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Collins

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Secretary of State required to establish and maintain a secure online voter registration system for initial registration, name changes, address changes, and party affiliation updates
  • Online registration requires a valid driver's license number or last four digits of Social Security number, and applications must be submitted at least 30 days before an election
  • Electronic signatures accepted as equivalent to physical signatures for registration purposes, with no notarization required
  • Secretary of State granted authority to promulgate rules for online system specifications and security measures, but emergency rules prohibited within 180 days of a federal election without General Assembly or Legislative Council approval
  • Effective date of January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

To Create The Online Voter Registration Act Of 2025; To Allow Online Voter Registration; To Amend Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51; And To Amend The Duties Of The Secretary Of State.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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