State • Washington

HB 1916: Amending voter registration challenges and managing voter registration lists.

Beth DoglioIntroduced

HB 1916 status: Introduced — Effective date 6/11/2026 (updated Mar 25, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score55/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 65/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill is currently being debated in the House. It changes the rules for how someone can challenge a person's right to vote and how election officials keep voter lists up to date.

Key analysis

Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan45%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct impact on environmental policy

Risks

  • no direct impact on environmental policy

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct impact on economic policy

Risks

  • no direct impact on economic policy

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • potential for more accurate voter lists
  • standardization of election procedures

Risks

  • potential for disenfranchisement via improper challenges
  • increased burden on election administrative resources
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

analysis based exclusively on summary, lacking specific regulatory thresholds for challenges

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective date 6/11/2026.

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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