Bill > HB365

This bill establishes a process for verifying the United States citizenship of voters who lack documentary proof, allowing local election officials to request assistance from the secretary of state, who will use available databases to confirm citizenship, though this verification may be limited on election day if it interferes with other duties. For voters who are unable to afford the cost of obtaining necessary documentation, such as a birth certificate, and whose citizenship cannot be verified through the initial process, the bill creates a voucher program. Under this program, eligible indigent voters can receive a voucher to cover the cost of obtaining proof of citizenship, with the understanding that they must use it to acquire the documentation and submit it by election day. The secretary of state is responsible for reimbursing municipalities for the costs of these vouchers and has been appropriated $25,000 for each of the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027, to cover these reimbursements.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

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