Senate Bill 349 Summary

• Establishes same-day voter registration and voting on election day and during early one-stop voting periods, allowing qualified individuals to register in person, provide proof of residence, and vote immediately with a retrievable ballot.

• Requires same-day registrants to complete a voter registration form with attestation signed under penalty of Class I felony and present valid proof of residence such as a North Carolina driver's license or government-issued photo identification.

• Creates a preregistration program allowing individuals aged 16-17 who will be 18 by the next election to preregister and be automatically registered upon reaching voting age after verification of qualifications and address.

• Extends voter registration and preregistration opportunities through multiple channels including drivers license offices, public agencies, and public high schools, with applications forwarded to appropriate election boards within five business days.

• Permits individuals who will reach voting age by the general election to register and vote in primary elections held before they turn 18, if registered in accordance with the bill's provisions.