The bill, introduced by Representatives LaRe and Swearingen, seeks to amend various sections of the Revised Code to enhance the integrity of the electoral process in Ohio. Key provisions include the requirement for verification of an elector's citizenship before voting, the establishment of new sections related to voter registration and petition processes, and the introduction of stricter guidelines for petition circulators. Notably, the bill mandates that circulators must personally write the number of signatures collected and disclose any compensation received for their efforts. It also modifies the definition of the committee representing petitioners, allowing for service of notice to a designated agent rather than all committee members. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate voter registration records and introduces new requirements for confirming citizenship status through various forms of identification.

Further amendments focus on the procedures for absentee voting and the handling of provisional ballots. The bill specifies that voters must provide proof of citizenship and identification when casting provisional ballots, and it outlines the conditions under which these ballots may be counted or rejected. It also clarifies the process for voters who change their residence or name, allowing them to report changes through designated agencies and ensuring they can still participate in elections. The legislation aims to streamline the voting process while ensuring compliance with legal standards, ultimately enhancing transparency and accountability in Ohio's electoral system.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 303.12, 303.59, 307.94, 3501.01, 3501.38, 3501.381, 3501.39, 3503.13, 3503.14, 3503.15, 3503.151, 3503.152, 3503.153, 3503.16, 3503.19, 3503.20, 3503.21, 3503.33, 3505.181, 3505.182, 3505.183, 3505.20, 3509.02, 3509.03, 3509.04, 3509.05, 3509.051, 3509.06, 3509.07, 3509.08, 3509.09, 3511.02, 3511.04, 3511.05, 3511.09, 3511.11, 3511.14, 3513.07, 3513.261, 3517.01, 3517.12, 3519.02, 3519.05, 3519.16, 3599.12, 3599.21