Bill > S2820

This bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require states to provide same day voter registration (SDR) for federal elections, allowing eligible voters to register or update their voter registration information on election day at polling places. Under the bill, voters would be able to register or update their information and cast a ballot on the same day, with an implementation timeline beginning in November 2026. Initially, states must provide at least one registration location per 15,000 registered voters that is equitably situated across jurisdictions, with full compliance expected by November 2030. States with existing laws that do not require voter registration for federal elections would be exempt from these requirements. The bill includes provisions for states to certify challenges in meeting the requirements and provides a phased approach to implementation, allowing jurisdictions time to adapt their election infrastructure. Importantly, an "eligible individual" is defined as someone otherwise qualified to vote in the election, and states must ensure that polling places have the necessary forms for registration or information updates available.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2820/all-info