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IL HB6627
Bill
Status
11/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
James Durkin
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AI Summary
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Establishes automatic voter registration program jointly administered by Secretary of State and State Board of Elections allowing driver's license and state ID applications to serve as voter registration applications.
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Makes driver's licenses and state identification cards dual-purpose applications that automatically register applicants to vote unless they affirmatively decline, with clear written notices about voter qualifications and penalties for false registration.
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Permits designated automatic voter registration agencies (state and federal agencies with reliable personal information) to offer dual-purpose applications for their services in partnership with the State Board of Elections.
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Allows election authorities to send election-related notices to individuals solely by electronic mail if the individual provides a current email address and authorizes electronic delivery.
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Exempts certain confidential voter registration information from Freedom of Information Act disclosure, including Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, applicant decisions to decline registration, and personally identifiable information of domestic violence and stalking victims.
Legislative Description
ELEC CD-VOTER REGISTRATION
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady
11/29/2016