Bill > HB2442

This bill introduces new requirements for voter registration in Oregon, specifically focusing on proof of United States citizenship for first-time voters. Under the new law, individuals registering to vote for the first time must provide evidence of their U.S. citizenship when submitting a voter registration card. Acceptable documents for proving citizenship include an original or photocopy of a birth certificate, U.S. passport, U.S. naturalization documents, or a Bureau of Indian Affairs card number, tribal treaty card number, or tribal enrollment number. The bill also mandates that voter registration cards designed by the Secretary of State must clearly state the citizenship documentation requirement and list examples of acceptable documents. Additionally, the bill eliminates the electronic voter registration system and modifies the registration process, requiring county clerks to mail a written notice to first-time voter registrants within seven business days of receiving their registration materials. The registration becomes official on the date the county clerk mails the confirmation notice. These changes aim to ensure the integrity of voter registration by requiring concrete proof of citizenship for new voters.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2442