Relating to voter eligibility and residency requirements

Summary

The bill says a voter must be a legal resident of the state, county or municipality where they vote, defining residency as physical presence plus an intent to stay indefinitely. It lists specific factors courts and officials can use to judge residency and gives the Secretary of State and county clerks authority to challenge a registrant’s claimed residence with a 30‑day response requirement. The changes take effect on Jan. 1, 2027 and apply to all voters and voter‑registration applicants.

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