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DE HB39
Bill
Status
1/16/2019
Primary Sponsor
John Viola
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AI Summary
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Allow voter registration on election day at polling places from 7 am to 8 pm for presidential primary, primary, special, and general elections by replacing the previous fourth Saturday deadline requirement.
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Accept government-issued photo identification or documents dated within 60 days of registration (utility bills, bank statements, government checks, paychecks, or other government documents) as proof of identity for same-day registration.
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Require mail-in registration applications received by the registration deadline to be immediately processed, and applications received from agencies must be processed upon receipt if received by the deadline.
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Allow registration applications received after the deadline but on or before primary or general election day to be held and processed after that election.
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Permit the Department to process applications updating a registrant's address or name until the day prior to presidential primary, primary, special, or general elections.
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Take effect January 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections.
Last Action
Amendment HA 2 to HB 39 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
5/2/2019