Plain English Breakdown
The bill text does not specify that it protects military personnel or their families specifically, but includes a provision related to them.
Voter Registration Protection Act
This act changes how voter registrations can be canceled by requiring that cancellations must come from specific sources like the Department of Elections or approved state agencies.
What This Bill Does
- Requires general registrars to only cancel a voter's registration if it comes from the Department of Elections, an approved state agency, or directly from the voter.
- Does not allow general registrars to cancel registrations based on data from other sources unless there is a written request from the voter or proof of death.
Who It Names or Affects
- Voters in Virginia
- General registrars responsible for managing voter rolls
Terms To Know
- general registrar
- The official who manages the voter registration process and maintains voter records.
- Department of Elections
- A state agency responsible for overseeing elections, including managing voter registrations.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill was vetoed by the Governor due to concerns about potential unintended consequences and administrative burdens.
- It is unclear if or when this legislation will be reconsidered in future sessions of the Virginia Legislature.