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This bill establishes a voter preregistration system for minors aged 16 and 17 in Alaska, allowing them to preregister to vote before reaching the legal voting age of 18. Under the proposed law, 16- and 17-year-olds can submit voter registration information, with a declaration that they will be 18 years old within two years, instead of the current 90-day requirement. Ninety days before a preregistered individual turns 18, the state's division of elections will send a nonforwardable mail notice requesting address confirmation. If the individual returns the confirmation card, they will be automatically registered to vote when they turn 18. The bill also adds a privacy protection measure, making the address and telephone number of preregistered minors confidential and not accessible to the public. This legislation aims to facilitate early voter engagement and prepare young people for civic participation while protecting their personal information.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB21