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This bill redesignates electronic voter registration agencies as automatic voter registration agencies, requiring them to implement automatic voter registration systems by July 1, 2019 (or December 1, 2019 for local social services departments). The bill specifies that these automatic voter registration systems must inform applicants that they will be registered to vote or have their voter registration records updated, unless they decline or are ineligible. The bill also prohibits agents of these agencies from influencing an applicant's political preference and requires the State Board to promptly register individuals whose voter registration information is transmitted through the automatic system. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for offering voter registration opportunities through various state agencies and websites, and clarifies procedures for correcting inadvertent voter registration errors.

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http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB1048?ys=2018rs