Same Day Registration Act

The Same Day Registration Act would amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish a federal requirement that all states permit same-day voter registration. Under the bill's provisions, eligible individuals would be able to register to vote or update their registration information at polling places on the day of federal elections and during early voting periods. The bill would establish a specific registration form that complies with federal voter registration requirements and would allow individuals to cast their ballots on the same day they register. The provisions would take effect for the 2026 federal elections, with potential for gradual implementation in states that need accommodations during the transition period. Currently, only a limited number of states allow same-day registration, so this legislation would significantly expand voting access by removing advance registration deadlines in states that do not currently offer this option.