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OR HB2442
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dwayne Yunker
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AI Summary
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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
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Repeals Oregon's electronic voter registration system (ORS 247.019), eliminating the option to complete registration cards online
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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
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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
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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