SAVE Act

Verification of Voter Eligibility: The bill requires that a State shall not accept and process an application to register to vote in an election for Federal office unless the applicant presents documentary proof of United States citizenship (Section 2(b)).

Alternative Registration Process: For those unable to provide standard documentation, the bill establishes a process where an applicant may sign an attestation under penalty of perjury and submit other evidence for an official to review (Section 2(j)(2)(A)(i)).

Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities: The bill requires States to ensure reasonable accommodations are made for individuals with disabilities who need to present documentary proof of citizenship when using mail voter registration forms (Section 2(e)(3)).

Timely Updates for Naturalized Citizens: The Secretary of Homeland Security is tasked with promptly providing notice to State election officials once an individual becomes a naturalized citizen (Section 5).

Increased Documentation Requirements for Registration: Under the new rules, a State shall not accept and process a voter registration application for Federal office without the presentation of documentary proof of United States citizenship (Section 2(b)).

Requirements for Mail-In Registrants: Individuals using the national mail voter registration form must present documentary proof of citizenship in person to an election official by a specific deadline or at a polling place by the date of the election to be registered (Section 2(e)(1)).

Investigation and Removal Risks: The Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to conduct investigations to determine whether to initiate removal proceedings if it is determined that an alien is unlawfully registered to vote (Section 2(j)(4)(D)).

New Penalties for Officials: The bill introduces criminal penalties for executive branch employees who provide material assistance to a noncitizen attempting to register or vote in a Federal election (Section 2(j)(1)).