Why 3/5: Establishes a new operational requirement for election administration with ongoing impact on voter registration accuracy.
This bill requires the Commonwealth to join the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), an interstate program designed to improve the accuracy of voter registration lists. This operational change aims to enhance election integrity by identifying duplicate registrations and eligible but unregistered voters.
Update
Placed on Calendar
First reading
Read first time
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Cleared committee
Reported from Privileges and Elections (14-Y 7-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (64-Y 34-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB57ER)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Voter registration; requiring membership in the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC).”) · Read the actual bill →
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB57)
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 876 (effective 7/1/2026)