The bill seeks to amend Arkansas voter registration laws by opting out of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, emphasizing the state's right to refrain from federal participation based on Supreme Court rulings. It modifies provisions in the Arkansas Constitution, particularly Amendment 51, to clarify the roles of voter registration agencies, such as the Office of Driver Services and public assistance agencies, in providing voter registration applications and assistance. Key changes include the requirement for agencies to offer mail voter registration applications upon request and the removal of certain stipulations regarding declining assistance.

Additionally, the bill updates the terminology in various sections of Arkansas law, modifies the process for registered voters to transfer their registration upon a change of legal residence or name, and specifies voting eligibility based on the timing of registration updates. It also repeals a section related to additional voter qualifications for primary elections that required compliance with the National Voter Registration Act. The bill redefines "fail-safe voting" to allow voters who have moved within the same county to vote at their new precinct without needing to update their registration records, ultimately aiming to streamline the voter registration process and clarify voting rights for individuals who change their residence or name.

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