US S2843

Bill

US S2843

Same Day Registration Act

Introduced
09/19/2023

In Committee
09/19/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to provide for same day voter registration.

AI Summary

This bill, the Same Day Registration Act, amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require states to allow eligible individuals to register to vote and cast their ballot on the same day as a federal election or any day when early voting is permitted. The bill specifies that states must provide voter registration forms at each polling place and sets an effective date for compliance, with some exceptions for the 2024 and 2026 federal elections to allow for a phased implementation. The bill also includes conforming amendments to ensure enforcement of the new same-day registration requirement.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (26)

Amy Klobuchar (D)*, Michael Bennet (D), Richard Blumenthal (D), Cory Booker (D), Sherrod Brown (D), Laphonza Butler (D), Tom Carper (D), Bob Casey (D), Catherine Cortez Masto (D), Dick Durbin (D), Dianne Feinstein (D), Kirsten Gillibrand (D), Mazie Hirono (D), Tim Kaine (D), Angus King (I), Ed Markey (D), Bob Menendez (D), Jeff Merkley (D), Chris Murphy (D), Alex Padilla (D), Bernie Sanders (I), Chuck Schumer (D), Tina Smith (D), Chris Van Hollen (D), Elizabeth Warren (D), Ron Wyden (D),

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (on 09/19/2023)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2843/all-info

(4 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2843/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2843/BILLS-118s2843is.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR11	Freedom to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Right to Vote Act Help America Run Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Voters’ Access to Water Act Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o	Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.	Related
HR239	Same Day Registration Act of 2023	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	Related
S1	Freedom to Vote Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Right to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Help America Run Act Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Voters’ Access to Water Act Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related
S2344	Freedom to Vote Act Voters’ Access to Water Act Right to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Help America Run Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related

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