The bill seeks to amend Arkansas voter registration laws by opting out of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, asserting the state's right to refrain from federal enforcement. It outlines the responsibilities of voter registration agencies, such as the Office of Driver Services and public assistance agencies, to provide voter registration opportunities. Additionally, the bill modifies Amendment 51 of the Arkansas Constitution, changing the requirement for agencies to provide voter registration application forms upon request instead of automatically, and removes certain confidentiality assurances regarding declinations to register. It also mandates the Secretary of State to collect and publish statistical data on voter registration applications while eliminating the tracking of declinations.

Moreover, the bill introduces several amendments to existing laws, including updates to terminology and a streamlined process for registered voters to transfer their registration upon a change of legal residence or name. It clarifies the definition of "fail-safe voting" by removing references to the National Voter Registration Act and allows voters who have moved within the same county to vote at their new precinct without updating their registration records. The bill also repeals a section regarding additional voter qualifications for primary elections that required compliance with the federal act, aiming to simplify the voter registration process and enhance accessibility for Arkansas voters.

Statutes affected:
HB 1753: 7-1-101(15), 7-7-307(b)