Includes in false registration the attempt to register as an elector knowing that they are not qualified due to lack of U.S. citizenship
This bill amends election law to explicitly include attempting to register as a voter when not a U.S. citizen as a form of false registration. It makes such attempts a class E felony, directly affecting individuals who knowingly try to register without U.S. citizenship. The key provision expands the existing false registration definition to specifically cover lack of citizenship as a disqualifier. The law does not change voter eligibility requirements but strengthens penalties for attempting registration while knowing one lacks citizenship.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michael Durso
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Libertarian
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
Jarett Gandolfo
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Joe Angelino
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Lester Chang
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Robert Smullen
RRepublican
Co
Steve Hawley
RRepublican
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