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HB 2206

multistate voter registration system; prohibition

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Fink and 1 co-sponsor

Arizona bill prohibits participation in multistate voter registration systems to protect voter data privacy, vetoed by Governor over election administration concerns.

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Bill Summary · HB 2206

Legislative bill overview

HB 2206 prohibits Arizona from participating in or funding any multistate voter registration system or database that shares voter information across state lines. The bill was passed by the Arizona legislature in May 2025 but was subsequently vetoed by the Governor on May 13, 2025.

Why is this important

Multistate voter registration systems like the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) are used by election officials to identify duplicate registrations, deceased voters, and voters who have moved to other states—potentially improving election accuracy and efficiency. Prohibiting participation would prevent Arizona from accessing these tools while affecting data-sharing agreements with other states that rely on reciprocal participation.

Potential points of contention

  • Election security vs. privacy: Supporters argue multistate systems create privacy risks and centralized databases vulnerable to breaches; opponents contend these systems improve accuracy by identifying ineligible voters and duplicates
  • State sovereignty vs. interstate cooperation: The bill asserts state autonomy over voter rolls but may complicate election administration coordination with neighboring states
  • Cost-benefit analysis: Unclear whether the savings from non-participation offset the administrative burden of manually identifying duplicates and maintaining separate systems

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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