Automatic Voter Registration: Motor Vehicle Authority Services Lead to Enrollment
This Act mandates that state motor vehicle authorities transmit identifying information of individuals seeking services to election officials for automatic voter registration in federal elections. Individuals will be registered unless they do not meet eligibility requirements or decline registration within 21 days of receiving notification. The Act requires the transmission of specific data points like name, age, and citizenship status.
Key points
Voter registration occurs based on information provided to the motor vehicle authority unless the individual declines.
Individuals have 21 days to decline registration after being notified by the appropriate election official.
Motor vehicle authorities must transmit identifying information (name, age, residence, citizenship status, electronic signature) to election officials.
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