Maryland HB871 enhances the automatic voter registration system by requiring certain agencies to implement automatic voter registration procedures.

Maryland HB871 revises election law to enhance the automatic voter registration system. The bill mandates that the Motor Vehicle Administration, Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, local departments of social services, and the Mobility Certification Office implement automatic voter registration systems. These systems must inform applicants of voter registration qualifications, allow them to decline registration, and electronically transmit voter registration information to the State Board.

Maryland HB871 enhances the automatic voter registration system by requiring certain agencies to implement automatic voter registration procedures.

Maryland HB871 revises election law to enhance the automatic voter registration system. The bill mandates that the Motor Vehicle Administration, Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, local departments of social services, and the Mobility Certification Office implement automatic voter registration systems. These systems must inform applicants of voter registration qualifications, allow them to decline registration, and electronically transmit voter registration information to the State Board.