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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Election Code. Provides that, if a person chooses to register to vote on the day of election, the person shall only be allowed to cast a provisional ballot, and the election authority shall mail to the provisional voter a voter registration application to the provisional voter's address. Provides that a provisional ballot cast under the provision is valid and shall be counted as a vote if the voter completes and returns the voter registration application that the election authority mailed to the voter upon casting the provisional ballot within 14 days after the day of election.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Election Code to change the process for same-day voter registration on election day. Previously, individuals registering on election day could cast a regular ballot, and their registration would be processed afterward. Under this new law, if a person registers to vote on election day, they will only be allowed to cast a provisional ballot, which is a ballot cast when there are questions about a voter's eligibility. The election authority, which is the office responsible for administering elections, will then mail a voter registration application to the provisional voter's address. This provisional ballot will be counted as a valid vote only if the voter completes and returns the mailed registration application within 14 days after the election.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Elections (on 02/25/2026)
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