Bill > AB1116

This bill expands California's electronic voter registration system to allow people without a California driver's license or state identification card to register to vote online by providing the last four digits of their social security number. The bill requires the Secretary of State to develop a method for these applicants to electronically submit a signature, ensuring the process is accessible to people with disabilities. Voters will still need to attest to the accuracy of their information, and the Secretary of State will implement security measures to verify the applicant's identity by cross-checking their name, date of birth, and social security number. County elections officials will be authorized to compare the submitted signature with the signature on file during vote-by-mail ballot verification. The new provisions are set to become operational on September 1, 2027, which provides time for the state to develop the necessary technological infrastructure. This change aims to make voter registration more accessible by removing the requirement of having a state-issued identification card while maintaining robust identity verification processes.

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https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1116