Bill > S2865

This bill, titled the Voter Registration Modernization Act, aims to update the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to allow for voter registration and updates through the internet. Key provisions include requiring states to provide online voter registration applications, assistance, and the ability to submit completed forms electronically, including electronic signatures, on their official election websites. These online services must be accessible to individuals with disabilities and maintained with strong security measures. The bill also mandates that voters who register or update their information online are treated the same as those who register by mail, and it clarifies that online registration submissions are subject to the same deadlines as mail-in applications. Furthermore, it allows registered voters to update their information, such as addresses, online and permits them to opt-in to receive election information via email instead of traditional mail, with strict limitations on how their email addresses can be used. The bill also authorizes funding for states to implement these changes and directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to study and report on best practices for secure and accessible online voter registration.