Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWashingtonIntroduced
HB 1916: Amending voter registration challenges and managing voter registration lists.
Beth Doglio
HB 1916 status: Introduced — Effective date 6/11/2026 (updated Mar 25, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
HB 1916 updates the regulatory framework for voter registration eligibility challenges and the procedures for maintaining clean voter registration lists.
Who is affected
Registered voters, prospective voters, and county-level election administrators tasked with list maintenance.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill specifies an effective date of June 11, 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved accuracy of voter rolls and standardized procedures for challenging questionable registrations.
Risks and tradeoffs
Risk that new challenge mechanisms could lead to voter suppression or administrative exclusion of eligible citizens.
What is still unknown
The specific evidence requirements for challenges and the extent of judicial review in this process remain unknown based on the provided metadata.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Modernizes voter list maintenance standards
- Provides clearer protocols for eligibility
- Potential reduction in outdated registrations
Risks
- Potential for voter disenfranchisement
- Risk of creating barriers for eligible voters
- Potential for disproportionate impact on marginalized groups
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Increases transparency in registration management
- Standardizes official challenge procedures
- Clarifies authority for election officials
Risks
- Risk of politicized registration challenges
- Insufficient detail on administrative oversight
- Potential for lack of transparency in disqualification
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
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Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary-only abstract.
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Where it stands
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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