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Prohibiting Non-Citizen Voting in District of Columbia Elections

This bill aims to prevent individuals who are not U.S. citizens from voting in elections and referendums in the District of Columbia. This means that previous legislation allowing such voting will be repealed, impacting the voting rights of some residents in the District of Columbia.
Key points
Individuals who are not U.S. citizens will be prohibited from voting in any elections or ballot initiatives in the District of Columbia.
The Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, which granted voting rights to non-citizen residents, will be repealed.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2636
Sponsor: Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]
Process start date: 2025-07-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2636.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals who are not U.S. citizens will be prohibited from voting in any elections or ballot initiatives in the District of Columbia.
  • The Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, which granted voting rights to non-citizen residents, will be repealed.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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