Bill > S2822

This bill aims to improve voter registration by establishing an automatic voter registration system through state motor vehicle authorities and other state agencies. The legislation requires states to automatically register eligible individuals to vote when they interact with certain government agencies, such as obtaining a driver's license, unless they specifically decline. The bill defines an eligible individual as someone who is qualified to vote in a federal election and provides detailed procedures for how agencies should collect and transmit voter registration information. Key protections are included to safeguard individuals' personal information and prevent discrimination, such as prohibiting the use of registration information for commercial purposes and ensuring that errors in automatic registration cannot be used against an individual in immigration or legal proceedings. The bill also establishes standards for database management, privacy, and security of voter registration systems, and provides funding to help states implement these new requirements. States that already have comprehensive automatic voter registration systems may be exempt from some provisions. The legislation is designed to modernize voter registration, increase voter participation, and ensure that eligible citizens have the opportunity to register to vote with minimal bureaucratic barriers.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2822/all-info