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This bill establishes the Online Voter Registration Act of 2025, which amends Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51 to create a comprehensive online voter registration system. The bill authorizes the Secretary of State to develop and maintain a secure online platform for voter registration that allows individuals to submit registration applications electronically. Key provisions include allowing electronic signatures, establishing security measures to protect voter information, and specifying that online registration applications must meet the same requirements as traditional mail-in forms. The online system will require applicants to provide identifying information such as a driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number for verification. First-time voters registering online will need to meet the same identification requirements as those registering by mail, including providing documentation when voting for the first time. The Secretary of State is tasked with creating rules for the online system, ensuring uniform application across the state, and implementing security protocols to maintain the integrity of voter registration records. The online voter registration system will become effective on January 1, 2026, giving state officials time to develop and test the new electronic registration process.

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https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1035&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R