Bill
HD 431
Overview: HD 431, An Act relative to youth voter engagement, is a proposed bill introduced on November 29, 2025.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to increase civic engagement and v
Overview: HD 431, An Act relative to youth voter engagement, is a proposed bill introduced on November 29, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to increase civic engagement and voter participation among young people by implementing various measures to encourage and facilitate youth voter registration and turnout.
Key Provisions:
- Requires high schools to provide voter registration information and forms to eligible students
- Establishes a statewide high school voter registration challenge to incentivize student voter registration
- Authorizes 16- and 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote, with their registration becoming active when they turn 18
- Directs the Secretary of State to develop a youth voter engagement plan and outreach campaign
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily impact high school students and other young people, providing them with greater opportunities and resources to become engaged in the electoral process. It could also benefit the state by increasing overall voter participation and civic awareness among younger generations.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill is currently in the proposed stage and would need to go through the standard legislative process, including committee hearings and votes in both chambers, before potentially being signed into law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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