HB248

Revise election laws related to voter cancellation

Complete·4/17/25

Montana HB248 revises election laws to specify reasons for voter registration cancellation.

Montana HB248 amends election laws to detail specific reasons for voter registration cancellation. These reasons include a written request from the elector, registration in another county or state, failure to respond to confirmation mailings and voting in two consecutive federal general elections, and failure to meet voter qualifications. The bill also adds new reasons such as filing a death certificate, being reported as deceased, being of unsound mind, and incarceration for a felony conviction. This act takes immediate effect upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

50 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

Jan 29, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

History

Apr 18, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

Apr 17, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 9, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President