This bill amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana's election laws to enhance the regulation of third-party voter registration drives. It introduces new definitions for "third-party voter registration drive" and "third-party voter registration organization," clarifying the roles of individuals and entities involved in voter registration activities. The bill mandates that all third-party voter registration organizations must register with the Secretary of State before conducting voter registration drives, ensuring they acknowledge the relevant laws and potential election offenses. Additionally, it specifies that this requirement does not apply to drives using electronic voter registration applications, provided the organization does not capture any personal information.

Furthermore, the bill establishes criminal offenses related to voter registration, including the improper filling out of voter registration applications and the failure to timely submit completed applications collected through third-party drives. It modifies existing provisions to replace voluntary registration of third-party organizations with mandatory registration, thereby tightening oversight of voter registration activities. The bill aims to ensure compliance with voter registration laws and enhance the integrity of the electoral process in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB506 Original: 18:18(A)(9), 18:7(A)(1)
HB506 Engrossed: 18:18(A)(9), 18:7(A)(1)
HB506 Reengrossed: 18:18(A)(9), 18:7(A)(1)
HB506 Enrolled: 18:18(A)(9), 18:7(A)(1)
HB506 Act 701: 18:18(A)(9), 18:7(A)(1)