This bill amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana's election laws, specifically R.S. 18:192, 193(H), and 198(A), while enacting R.S. 18:191.1 and repealing R.S. 18:193(B) and (I). The legislation establishes new criteria for the annual canvass of registered voters, detailing the responsibilities of the Department of State in verifying voter registration information. A key addition is the requirement for the Department to develop an address confirmation notice that informs registrants of their voting rights and is sent via forwardable mail. The bill also mandates that the Department of State conduct an annual canvass to identify registrants who have not engaged in voting or other registration activities over the past ten years, transferring them to an inactive list if necessary.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the process for updating voter registration information, including the handling of corrected addresses provided by the United States Postal Service. It stipulates that if a voter's registration is canceled due to an error by the registrar or the Department of State, it must be reinstated. The changes aim to enhance the accuracy of voter registration records and ensure that voters are properly informed about their registration status and rights. The act is set to take effect on March 31, 2025.

Statutes affected:
HB114 Original: 18:193(H), 18:198(A), 18:193(B)
HB114 Engrossed: 18:193(H), 18:198(A), 18:193(B)
HB114 Reengrossed: 18:193(H), 18:198(A), 18:193(B)
HB114 Enrolled: 18:193(H), 18:198(A), 18:193(B)
HB114 Act 2: 18:193(H), 18:198(A), 18:193(B)