Bill > S123

This bill, the Voter Empowerment Act of 2013, aims to modernize voter registration and improve access to voting. Key provisions include requiring states to offer online voter registration and the ability to update registration information online, allowing individuals under 18 to pre-register to vote if they are at least 16, and implementing automated voter registration systems where individuals interacting with certain government agencies (like the DMV) are automatically registered to vote unless they opt-out. The bill also enhances voting access for individuals with disabilities by requiring states to provide accessible absentee voting options and expanding grant programs for voting accessibility. Furthermore, it prohibits deceptive practices in federal elections, such as spreading false information about voting, and strengthens penalties for voter intimidation. The bill also mandates the use of voter-verified paper ballots, requires manual audits of election results, and establishes clearer standards for provisional ballots, early voting, and voting by mail. Finally, it extends voting rights protections to family members of absent military personnel and aims to improve poll worker recruitment and training.