Same Day Voter Registration Prohibition
Type
Act or Session Law
Year
2022
Level
State
State(s)
Arizona
Policy Areas
Democracy & Governance
Arizona's House Bill 2237 prohibits same-day voter registration in Arizona, barring any state agency or representative from registering voters on election day and allowing them to vote. The prohibition is aimed at maintaining election integrity, and violations are classified as a Class 6 felony. This legislation establishes clear restrictions on voter registration, unnecessarily restricting access, and disproportionately disenfranchising marginalized communities who may face barriers to registering in advance.