HB3331 Summary

• Changes county clerk duties from "may" to "shall" regarding issuance of death certifications and cancellation of deceased voters' registrations using the electronic reporting system for death registrations.

• Requires county coroners, medical examiners, physicians, or other individuals certifying deaths to transmit certified records to the county clerk within 7 days after death.

• Mandates county clerks and coroners to file quarterly reports to their affiliated county boards certifying full compliance with the law and accuracy of voter rolls.

• Allows any person to request copies of clerk and coroner reports, with responses required within 5 business days (or 48 hours if within 30 days of an election).

• Authorizes circuit courts to impose civil penalties of $2,500 to $5,000 per occurrence for willful and intentional non-compliance, plus up to $1,000 per day for continued violations, and requires award of reasonable attorney's fees to prevailing parties.