HB 1678-FN (2026): requiring the secretary of state to accept voter registration forms directly from voters and to create an online portal for direct voter registration.

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HB 1678-FN (2026)

requiring the secretary of state to accept voter registration forms directly from voters and to create an online portal for direct voter registration.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026, with 277 people signed in online: 273 in support and 4 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 12, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
  • January 27, 2026, 10:10 AM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158
  • February 12, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

  • February 12, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law
  • January 20, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 01:00 pm GP 158
  • January 27, 2026: Executive Session: 01/27/2026 10:10 am GP 158
  • January 27, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/27/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC)
  • February 2, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 12, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026

Laws It Would Change

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