Bill > HF582

This bill modifies existing Iowa voter registration law by requiring county commissioners of registration and the state registrar of voters to remove additional personal information from voter registration lists. Specifically, the bill mandates that when preparing a voter registration list that can be requested by members of the public, election officials must now remove not only social security numbers and voter identification numbers (which was already required), but also a voter's date of birth and home address. This change appears aimed at protecting voters' personal information and reducing potential privacy risks associated with publicly accessible voter lists. The bill amends Section 48A.38, subsection 1, paragraph f of the Iowa Code, and will take effect in 2025. By restricting access to sensitive personal details like birth dates and home addresses, the legislation seeks to provide an extra layer of privacy protection for registered voters while still maintaining the fundamental transparency of voter registration records.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF582