HB1678Introduced in the House
Requiring the secretary of state to accept voter registration forms directly from voters and to create an online portal for direct voter registration.
Introduced by Patrick Long, District 26-HIL
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring the secretary of state to accept voter registration forms directly from voters and to create an online portal for direct voter registration.
Where it stands
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 26
February 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law House Journal 1 P. 31
Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 01:00 pm GP 158
Executive Session: 01/27/2026 10:10 am GP 158
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/27/2026 (Vote 9-7; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 6 P. 13
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 26
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