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 includes a prepaid return notice, which will inform registrants of their voting rights. This notice must be submitted to relevant legislative committees for review.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for updating voter registration information, including the responsibilities of the registrar of voters and the Department of State in maintaining accurate records. It specifies that if a voter's registration is canceled due to an error by the registrar or the Department, it must be reinstated. The bill also introduces a new process for identifying registrants who have not engaged in voting or registration activities over the past ten years, allowing the Department to send address confirmation notices and transfer these individuals to the inactive list of voters. The effective date for this legislation is set for 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)