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Bill > H0671
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to require documented proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. It also requires that the Secretary of State enter into a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to access and utilize the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program for the purposes of verifying citizenship status during voter registration and for ongoing voter roll maintenance.
AI Summary
This bill requires individuals to provide documented proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, with acceptable forms including birth certificates, U.S. passports, or certificates of naturalization or citizenship. It also mandates that the Secretary of State enter into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program, a federal system used to verify eligibility for government benefits, for confirming citizenship during voter registration and for maintaining accurate voter rolls. Additionally, the bill appropriates $300,000 for the integration of the SAVE Program and training for town clerks, and it amends existing laws to reflect these new requirements, including those for voter registration at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.671 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0671/H-0671%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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