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This bill aims to remove barriers to voting for unhoused individuals by establishing comprehensive protections and support for their voter registration and participation in federal elections. The bill defines "nontraditional abode" broadly to include shelters, public spaces not typically used for sleeping, and locations where individuals are considered homeless under existing law. It prohibits states from denying voting rights based on an individual's nontraditional living situation and requires states to accept alternative forms of residence documentation, such as written attestations and shelter addresses. The legislation mandates that election websites provide clear information for unhoused voters, requires notification of voter registration deadlines to shelters and social service agencies, and instructs the Election Assistance Commission to develop best practices for supporting unhoused voter access. Additionally, the bill establishes a grant program to support states and local governments in creating mobile voting centers, conducting outreach, and developing strategies to help unhoused individuals register and vote. The bill also requires emergency shelters to serve as voter registration agencies and allows unhoused applicants to use unsheltered street locations as their residence on voter registration forms. These provisions aim to ensure that unhoused individuals can exercise their fundamental right to vote without facing undue obstacles.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4914/all-info