HB 1061: Proof of Citizenship to Vote
Overview Resources
Big Concept Resources
Pros
- https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2023/10/pennsylvania-voter-id-election-rules-expanded-proposal/
- https://www.repwarner.com/News/35950/Press-Releases/Warner-Leads-PA-Effort-to-Require-Proof-of-Citizenship-for-Registering-to-Vote
- Supporters say requiring proof of citizenship would help ensure only eligible U.S. citizens register to
- Supporters argue the bill would increase public confidence in the election process
- Supporters say the extra verification step would reduce the chance of registration mistakes or non-citizen registration.
Cons
- https://law.justia.com/codes/pennsylvania/title-25/chapter-13/section-1301/?__cf_chl_f_tk=zZZjKVly3P.x6aRVMHd178oW3ckbS5p.EKyzH0.ZVj0-1783437194-1.0.1.1-J_4YN92myzk78SbGIF7eiIAMUaUbFInlkgQ_2Dj0toY
- Critics argue the bill would create a new barrier for eligible voters who may not have easy access to citizenship
- Critics say Pennsylvania already requires voters to be U.S. citizens, so the bill may duplicate an existing
- Critics argue a citizenship-verification step could slow registration and make the process more complicated.
- https://bipartisanpolicy.org/article/five-things-to-know-about-the-save-act/
