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HB831: Making Certain Voter Registration Information Confidential
This bill expands rules to let people who face threats or are victims of specific crimes keep their voter registration address private through a program called VoteSafe.
What This Bill Does
- Expands provisions related to making certain voter registration information confidential.
- Provides for the VoteSafe program managed by the Secretary of State.
- Authorizes people who believe they are at risk of physical harm or have been threatened, as well as victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, to make their voter registration address confidential.
- Sets up procedures for applying and renewing participation in the program.
- Provides definitions related to the program.
- Authorizes rule-making regarding the program.
- Requires training for local election officials and people assisting applicants with the program.
- Repeals conflicting laws.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who believe they are at risk of or threatened by physical harm.
- Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking.
- Local election officials and persons assisting applicants to the program.
Terms To Know
- VoteSafe
- The name of the program managed by the Secretary of State that allows certain voters to keep their registration address confidential.
- Confidential voter registration information
- Voter registration details, such as an address, that are kept private from public view under specific conditions outlined in this bill.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not state the exact date the law will take effect.
- Specific rules for how long protection lasts or exactly what forms to use are left for future rule-making by the Secretary of State.