The bill amends various sections of the Revised Code to enhance voter roll maintenance, provisional voting, and absentee ballot return procedures, while also restructuring the Ohio Election Integrity Commission. Key changes include the introduction of new definitions and requirements for voter registration, such as proof of citizenship through documentation like birth certificates or Ohio driver's licenses. The bill also ensures that personal information, including proof of citizenship, is kept confidential and not subject to public disclosure. Additionally, it mandates that state agencies provide necessary data to the Secretary of State for maintaining the accuracy of the statewide voter registration database, with strict confidentiality provisions against the sale or profit use of this data.

Significant modifications include the Secretary of State's responsibility to conduct monthly reviews of the voter registration database to identify non-citizens and prevent erroneous cancellations of eligible voters. The bill also streamlines the provisional ballot process, allowing voters to cast provisional ballots under specific circumstances and requiring them to provide proof of citizenship within a designated timeframe. Furthermore, it establishes the Ohio Election Integrity Commission, composed of five appointed members with qualifications in legal and election administration, and outlines their responsibilities to ensure impartiality in overseeing election procedures. Overall, the bill aims to improve the integrity and security of the electoral process while facilitating voter participation.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3509.05, 3511.09, 3511.11
As Reported By Senate Committee: 3509.05
As Passed By Senate: 3509.05
As Reported By House Committee: 3501.01, 3503.13, 3503.151, 3503.152, 3503.18, 3503.19, 3503.21, 3505.18, 3505.181, 3505.182, 3505.183, 3505.20, 3509.05, 3517.14
As Passed By House: 3501.01, 3503.13, 3503.151, 3503.152, 3503.18, 3503.19, 3503.21, 3505.18, 3505.181, 3505.182, 3505.183, 3505.20, 3509.05, 3517.14
As Enrolled: 3501.01, 3503.13, 3503.151, 3503.152, 3503.18, 3503.19, 3503.21, 3505.18, 3505.181, 3505.182, 3505.183, 3505.20, 3509.05, 3517.14