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IN SB0032

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Lanane

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows unregistered Indiana voters to register and vote on Election Day at their polling place for primary, general, municipal, school district, or special elections, effective July 1, 2019

  • Requires same-day registrants to complete a voter registration form, sign an affirmation that they have not voted elsewhere in the election, and provide proof of residence

  • Accepts three forms of proof of residence: current valid photo ID, current utility bill/bank statement/government document showing name and address, or a sworn affidavit from another registered voter in the precinct vouching for residency

  • Voters who register on Election Day but cannot provide required documentation must cast a provisional ballot and submit proof of residence to the county voter registration office or precinct election board before the ballot can be counted

  • County election boards must provide precincts with sufficient registration forms, affirmations, and affidavits; completed forms are attached to poll lists for processing by county voter registration offices

Legislative Description

Same day registration. Permits a voter to register at the polls by completing a voter registration form and an affirmation that the person has not voted elsewhere in the election and by providing proof of residence.

Last Action

Senator Stoops added as coauthor

1/31/2019

Committee Referrals

Elections1/3/2019

Full Bill Text

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