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H.R. 5707: Voter Purge Protection Act

The Voter Purge Protection Act aims to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by setting specific conditions under which a state can remove an individual's name from its official list of eligible voters. Here are the key points of the bill:

Conditions for Removing Voters

The bill states that a state cannot remove a registrant's name from the voter list unless it has objective and reliable evidence proving that the individual is ineligible to vote. This means that simply not voting or failing to respond to notifications will not be enough grounds for removal.

What Counts as Reliable Evidence

The bill specifies that certain factors cannot be considered as reliable evidence of ineligibility:

The individual did not vote in past elections.
The individual did not respond to a notification unless the notification was returned undeliverable.
The individual has not taken any further action regarding their voting status.

Notification Requirements

When a state does remove a voter from the list, it must notify the individual within 48 hours. This notice must include:

The reason for their removal.
Information on how to contest the removal or seek reinstatement.
A contact number for the appropriate election official.

Exceptions to this notification requirement arise if the individual has confirmed they are no longer eligible or if they have passed away.

Public Notice of Voter List Maintenance

States are also required to issue a public notice within 48 hours after conducting any general program to remove names. This notice has to inform the public that such actions are taking place and encourage registrants to check their voter status. The notice must be accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Requirements for Notice Transmission

States cannot send removal notifications without first obtaining objective and reliable evidence that a registrant has changed their residence outside the voting jurisdiction where they are registered.

Amendments and Compliance

The bill includes necessary amendments to ensure that the existing processes for managing voter registrations and removals align with the new requirements established by this act.