Bars Removing Voters for Not Voting
S2994-119 · Introduced Oct 9, 2025
Why it matters
Voters who move within a state could still cast ballots at their new polling place on Election Day. Voters removed from rolls would get notice quickly and a way to get back on.
What it does
- Bars states from removing voters for not voting or not answering election mail
- Allows removal only with objective evidence of death or a permanent move out of state
- Requires states to send removed voters notice within 48 hours, with ways to contest
- Lets voters in the same state update their address at the polls on Election Day
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About this bill
Would bar states from removing voters from rolls for not voting or moving without clear evidence. It would also let same-state movers vote at their new polling place on Election Day.
Voter Purge Protection Act
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Voting rights groups would likely say the bill keeps eligible voters from being dropped by mistake. It sets clear evidence rules before any removal.
💬 The case against
Some election officials would likely say the rules make list cleaning harder and slower. They may also worry about outdated rolls and fraud risk.
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