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HB 7980 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- REGISTRATION OF VOTERS

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Increases the role of the DMV in the voter registration and address verification process, by establishing very specific obligations and responsibilities that must be followed before offering an individual an application to register to vote.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 27, 2026
Last action
Mar 10, 2026 — 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Jackie Baginski D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled