House Bill 887: Automatic and Online Voter Registration

• Establishes automatic voter registration at drivers license offices (effective January 1, 2022), public agencies (effective January 1, 2023), community colleges (effective January 1, 2023), and University of North Carolina institutions (effective January 1, 2023), with individuals able to decline registration.

• Requires electronic transmission of registration applications from agencies to county boards of elections within five business days, with applicants informed of voting qualifications and consequences of false information (Class I felony).

• Creates secure online voter registration system for individuals with current North Carolina drivers licenses or special ID cards, allowing registration and updates to name, address, or party affiliation.

• Requires State Board of Elections to implement education and outreach campaign informing citizens about automatic voter registration procedures.

• Allows electronically captured signatures on voter registration forms submitted through state agency systems to be valid, replacing previous wet ink signature requirement.