Bill > HB193

This bill modifies the existing voter registration cancellation law in Montana by adding a requirement that any written request to cancel voter registration must be signed. The bill amends Section 13-2-402, which outlines the various circumstances under which an election administrator can cancel a voter's registration. Currently, there are eight existing reasons for voter registration cancellation, including death, legal incapacity, felony conviction, registration in another location, or failure to meet voter qualifications. The new provision explicitly adds the word "signed" to the first reason, which concerns a written request for cancellation from the voter themselves. This change aims to add an additional layer of verification and personal confirmation when an individual seeks to remove themselves from the voter rolls. The bill has an immediate effective date, meaning it will go into effect as soon as it is passed and approved, which provides quick implementation of the new signature requirement for voter registration cancellation requests.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC3193