New law establishes electronic voter registration effective July 1, 2025 with secure submissions

Legislation enhances voter registration process with online applications and longer registration hours.

The secretary of state's office told the committee that the expedited filing program launched July 1 with emergency rules, has processed 14 expedited requests so far, and that the digital-asset registration system shows 69 registrations since going live in December 2023.

The Senate Elections Committee advanced AB 11 16, which would let eligible Californians without a California DMV-issued ID register online using the last four digits of their Social Security number and an uploaded signature image; supporters said it increases access and cuts county paperwork while the Secretary of State’s office warned of technical and security challenges.

Tennessee passes LESTER Act allowing electronic vehicle registration evidence for law enforcement.

New LESTER Act streamlines electronic vehicle registration process for law enforcement in Tennessee

House Bill 1086 would modernize electronic titling and registration by adding electronic signatures, digital title transfers and digital lienholder requirements; sponsors say amendments were coordinated with OMB and industry and set an implementation trigger of Jan. 1, 2028 or when systems are updated.

Parents can register students by requesting a one-time password via email confirmation.