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Introduced
02/13/2017
02/13/2017
In Committee
02/13/2017
02/13/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Same Day Registration Act This bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require states with a voter registration requirement to make same-day voter registration available at the polling place on any day voting is permitted.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require states with a voter registration requirement to make same-day voter registration available at the polling place on any day voting is permitted for a federal election. The key provisions are: 1) Allowing eligible individuals to register to vote and cast a ballot on the same day at the polling place, using a form that meets the National Voter Registration Act requirements; 2) Providing an exception for states that have no voter registration requirement for federal elections; and 3) Requiring states to comply with these requirements starting with the November 2018 general election.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Amy Klobuchar (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Al Franken (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Tom Udall (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (on 02/13/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/360/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s360/BILLS-115s360is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s360/BILLS-115s360is.pdf.pdf |
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