Rhode Island H7980 enhances the Division of Motor Vehicles' role in voter registration and address verification.

Rhode Island H7980 amends the voter registration process by requiring the Division of Motor Vehicles to offer voter registration applications to eligible applicants during driver's license or ID transactions. The bill mandates that the DMV provide voter registration forms and ensure applicants receive notices about their registration status. It also specifies that the DMV must transmit voter registration information to the Secretary of State and local boards. The bill emphasizes confidentiality and prohibits using voter registration status for purposes other than determining eligibility.

Rhode Island H7980 enhances the Division of Motor Vehicles' role in voter registration and address verification.

Rhode Island H7980 amends the voter registration process by requiring the Division of Motor Vehicles to offer voter registration applications to eligible applicants during driver's license or ID transactions. The bill mandates that the DMV provide voter registration forms and ensure applicants receive notices about their registration status. It also specifies that the DMV must transmit voter registration information to the Secretary of State and local boards. The bill emphasizes confidentiality and prohibits using voter registration status for purposes other than determining eligibility.