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HI SB78

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Chang

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State agencies that collect reliable personal information indicating citizenship status must use dual-purpose applications that simultaneously serve as voter registration applications
  • Dual-purpose applications allow applicants to register to vote, change their registered address or name, or affirmatively decline registration via a checkbox without stating a reason
  • Applications cannot be processed until the applicant completes the voter registration portion and indicates their choice; agencies must transmit registration information electronically to county clerks and the online voter registration system
  • Agencies are prohibited from transmitting voter registration information if an applicant declines to register or presents documentation showing non-U.S. citizenship
  • State agency databases containing dual-purpose application information must be electronically accessible to election officials and the online voter registration system

Legislative Description

Relating To Voter Registration.

Automatic Voter Registration

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Operations1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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