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This bill amends Arkansas' voter registration laws to opt out of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA), making several significant changes to how voter registration is handled in the state. The bill cites several Supreme Court cases affirming states' rights not to participate in federal regulatory programs and declares that Arkansas will refrain from providing assistance or material aid for implementing the NVRA. The legislation modifies existing voter registration procedures by making voter registration agency assistance optional, removing mandatory language about providing registration forms, and eliminating references to the NVRA. Key changes include requiring voter registration agencies to distribute mail registration applications only "at the request of the applicant," removing language about declining to register, and altering statistical reporting requirements. The bill also updates definitions related to voter registration, such as removing the explanation of "fail-safe voting" tied to the NVRA, and repeals a section of state code that previously required compliance with the federal voter registration act. These modifications aim to give Arkansas more control over its voter registration process and reduce federal influence on the state's election procedures.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1753&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R