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DE SB233

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/22/2022

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Lockman

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

SB233 Summary

  • Requires all municipalities to use the State's Voter Registration System as the source for resident voter lists, eliminating separate municipal voter registration requirements for residents.

  • Maintains a 30-day maximum durational residency requirement for municipal elections and establishes a 30-day voter registration deadline before municipal elections.

  • Permits municipalities to maintain separate voter registration systems only for nonresident voters, if the municipality allows nonresidents to vote.

  • Establishes voter identification requirements at municipal elections, accepting documents such as Delaware driver's licenses, photo IDs, utility bills, bank statements, leases, and other commonly accepted proof of identity and address.

  • Takes effect immediately and applies to all municipal elections held on or after January 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Municipal Elections.

Last Action

Tabled in Committee

6/22/2022

Committee Referrals

Administration3/23/2022
Elections & Government Affairs3/3/2022

Full Bill Text

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