Bill > HB2785

This bill modifies the Election Code to require the secretary of state's online voter registration website to display a specific message to applicants when they complete an online voter registration application. The message must clearly state two key points: first, that completing the application does not automatically register the person to vote, and second, that the completed application must be submitted to the appropriate voter registrar. Furthermore, the bill mandates that this message must be displayed in a way that prevents the applicant from continuing to interact with the web page until they electronically acknowledge these points. This requirement aims to ensure that online voter registration applicants fully understand the steps necessary to complete their voter registration process and are explicitly informed that merely filling out the application is not sufficient to become a registered voter. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving state election officials time to implement the new website requirements.

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