This bill amends and reenacts certain provisions of Louisiana's election laws, specifically focusing on voter registration drives. It introduces new definitions for "third-party voter registration drive" and "third-party voter registration organization," which refer to entities that solicit, distribute, or collect voter registration applications without a legal requirement to do so. The bill mandates that these organizations must register with the Secretary of State before conducting voter registration drives, acknowledging the relevant laws and potential election offenses. Additionally, it clarifies that certain individuals, such as family members assisting with registration or officials performing their duties, are exempt from this definition.

Furthermore, the bill establishes criminal offenses related to voter registration, including the unauthorized filling out of another person's voter registration application and the failure to timely submit completed applications collected through third-party drives. The Secretary of State is tasked with overseeing the registration of these organizations and ensuring compliance with the new regulations. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the integrity of the voter registration process in Louisiana by imposing stricter requirements and penalties for third-party registration activities.

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)