The bill, H.B. No. 80, amends Section 13.073 of the Election Code to enhance the transparency of the voter registration application rejection process. It introduces a new Subsection (d) that mandates registrars to provide a detailed written or oral reason for rejecting a voter registration application. Specifically, the registrar must identify the section or sections of the application that led to the rejection and specify whether the issue was due to incompleteness, improper completion, or the presence of information indicating the applicant's ineligibility to vote.

This legislative change aims to ensure that applicants receive clear feedback on their registration status, potentially allowing them to rectify any issues and reapply. The bill is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 13.073 (Election Code 13)