Bill Summary for H 1231 (2025-2026)

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May 11 2026

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
House Bill 1231 (Public) Filed Monday, May 11, 2026
AN ACT TO ELIMINATE THE ABILITY TO UPDATE EXISTING VOTER REGISTRATION ON THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES' (DMV) WEBSITE OR AT DMV PHYSICAL LOCATIONS AND REQUIRE THAT CHANGES BE MADE AT COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTIONS.
Intro. by Ward, Loftis, Howard.

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Amends GS 163-82.19 by removing a voter's ability to update their address for purposes of voter registration at the Division of Motor Vehicles. Instead requires those changes, along with changes to their name or party affiliation, at the appropriate county board of elections. Applies to changes in voter registration after the act becomes law.