Section 300.10  General Provisions

a)         Sections 1A-16.1, 1A-16.2, 1A-16.5, and 1A-16.7 of the Election Code [10 ILCS 5/1A-16.1, 1A-16.2, 1A-16.5, and 1A-16.7] require the State Board of Elections to establish an automatic voter registration program.

b)         This Part, pursuant to the Code, establishes the automatic voter registration program for the State of Illinois. This Part applies equally to any in-person or online transaction involving voter registration.

c)         This Part implements the requirements of Code Sections 1A-16.1, 16.2, 16.5, and 16.7, establishes the framework for electronic voter registration, and maintains administrative efficiency while also protecting the integrity of the voter registration system and the legitimate privacy interests of the State Board, local election authorities, and the citizens of the State of Illinois.