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OR HB2442

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dwayne Yunker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • First-time voter registrants in Oregon must provide evidence of U.S. citizenship, including original or legible photocopy of birth certificate, U.S. passport, naturalization documents, or tribal enrollment/Bureau of Indian Affairs card number

  • Repeals Oregon's electronic voter registration system (ORS 247.019), eliminating the option to complete registration cards online

  • Requires the Secretary of State to redesign voter registration cards to state that citizenship evidence is required for first-time registrants and list accepted documents

  • County clerks must mail written notice to first-time registrants within 7 business days indicating whether registration was successful; registration officially occurs on the date this confirmation notice is mailed

  • Applies only to persons registering to vote in Oregon for the first time after the operative date; existing registered voters are not affected

Legislative Description

Relating to providing proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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