Bill > HB2431

This bill repeals previous legislation that allowed the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to transfer electronic records to the Secretary of State for voter registration purposes. Specifically, the bill removes provisions that previously permitted individuals to submit their legal name, age, residence, and citizenship information to the OHA as a means of voter registration. The legislation amends several existing Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) to eliminate references to OHA's role in voter registration, including sections related to registration methods, voter registration cards, and information transfer. By removing these provisions, the bill effectively stops the OHA from being a direct pathway for voter registration. The bill declares an emergency, which means it will take effect immediately upon the Governor's signature, emphasizing the urgent nature of these changes to the state's voter registration process. The primary impact is to narrow the methods by which individuals can register to vote, removing the OHA as an alternative registration channel and potentially simplifying the voter registration system.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2431