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OH HB683
Bill
Status
5/22/2018
Primary Sponsor
John Barnes
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AI Summary
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Prohibits cancellation of voter registration under database maintenance programs if the elector has a current and valid Ohio driver's license or state identification card.
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Requires the Secretary of State to exclude from change-of-address confirmation lists any persons who have a valid driver's license or state ID according to Bureau of Motor Vehicles records.
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Applies the protection to both the voter address change process and the ineligible voter removal process under state election law.
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Designates this legislation as the "Ohio Voting Rights Act for Licensed Voters."
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Allows registration cancellation only for specific reasons such as death, felony conviction, incompetency adjudication, or written request to cancel—but not for address changes if the voter holds valid state-issued photo identification.
Legislative Description
Prohibit canceling voter registration if have driver license/ID
Elections
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Government Accountability and Oversight
6/5/2018