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WA SB5077

Bill

Status

Passed

5/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Javier Valdez

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands automatic voter registration to state agencies providing public assistance or disability services, with the governor having sole discretion to decide which agencies implement the program after consulting with the secretary of state

  • Authorizes the governor to designate local, federal, or tribal agencies—including federal agencies administering naturalization ceremonies—to provide voter registration services, with agency consent required

  • Allows the Washington Health Benefit Exchange to share applicant information with the secretary of state for automatic voter registration if applicants don't decline within 15 days of receiving notice

  • Permits the Department of Corrections to provide voter registration services, with applications from incarcerated individuals held as "pending" until release from total confinement

  • Enables the secretary of state to create application programming interfaces (APIs) allowing government agencies and higher education institutions to facilitate electronic voter registration through their websites

Legislative Description

Concerning expansion of voter registration services by government agencies.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

5/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/8/2025
Appropriations3/31/2025
State Government & Tribal Relations2/17/2025
Rules1/28/2025
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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