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NC S364

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

James Woodard

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes automatic voter registration at NC drivers license offices beginning January 1, 2022, allowing eligible applicants to register or update registration unless they decline.

  • Requires automatic voter registration at public agencies beginning January 1, 2023, with applicants informed they will be registered unless they opt out in writing.

  • Mandates automatic voter registration at state community colleges and University of North Carolina System institutions beginning January 1, 2023, with students able to decline registration.

  • Requires the State Board of Elections to electronically transmit voter registration applications from all registration sites to county boards of elections within five business days.

  • Directs the State Board of Elections to establish an education and outreach campaign informing citizens about automatic voter registration procedures, with violations of fraudulent registration carrying Class I felony penalties.

Legislative Description

Automatic Voter Registration

Boards

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/29/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/29/2021

Full Bill Text

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