Bill > HB0156

This bill modifies Wyoming's voter registration requirements by establishing more stringent residency and citizenship documentation standards. Specifically, the bill requires that a qualified elector must be a bona fide resident of Wyoming for at least 30 days before an election and must provide proof of both residence and United States citizenship when registering to vote. The bill defines "proof of residence" as documents specified by the secretary of state, with an option for a signed attestation if standard documents are unavailable, and "proof of United States citizenship" as including various forms of identification like driver's licenses, tribal ID cards, passports, birth certificates, and military records. The legislation prohibits voter registration based on documentation showing noncitizen status and requires registrants to provide specific documentation demonstrating their eligibility. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, with the secretary of state tasked with creating administrative rules to implement these new voter registration requirements. These changes aim to ensure that only eligible, long-term residents of Wyoming can participate in the state's elections by implementing more rigorous verification processes.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0156