The bill amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 25-2316c to include private online obituary notices as valid grounds for removing a deceased voter from the voter registration books. Specifically, it allows county election officers to remove a voter's name from the registration records when an obituary notice published online by a funeral home in the county reports the death of the registered voter. This addition is part of a broader effort to streamline the process of maintaining accurate voter registration lists.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 25-2316c, which previously outlined the procedures for voter registration updates and removals. The new language clarifies the conditions under which a voter may be removed from the registration list, emphasizing the importance of accurate and timely updates to voter records in light of changes such as death or disqualification. The bill aims to enhance the integrity of the electoral process by ensuring that only eligible voters remain on the registration lists.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-2316c