Alabama |
Ala. Code § 17-4-2.1 |
Certifies e-poll books |
Permits the use of e-poll books and requires them to be certified by the secretary of state. |
Alaska |
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None |
E-poll books are not prohibited but are not currently being used. |
Arizona |
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. §16-571, §16-444 |
Authorizes e-poll books |
Defines e-poll books, authorizes their use and gives county election supervisors discretion to use them or not. Guidance for their use is also in the secretary of state’s Elections Procedures Manual, which has the effect of law pursuant to Arizona statute. |
Arkansas |
Ark. Stat. Ann. §7-1-101(12)
§7-5-107
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Authorizes e-poll books |
Defines e-poll books, permits their use and indicates the functions that they may include. |
California |
Cal. Elec. Code § 2550 |
Certifies e-poll books |
Requires the secretary of state to adopt and publish e-poll book standards. An e-poll book may not be used in the state unless it is certified by the secretary of state. |
Colorado |
Colo. Rev. Stat. §1-2-301, §1-5-302 |
Statewide procedures for e-poll books |
The centralized statewide registration system is managed by the secretary of state and is used in voter service and polling centers to look up voters. |
Connecticut |
Conn. Gen. Stat. §9-261c |
Certifies e-poll books |
Permits the electronic check-in of voters and stipulates that a device used for electronic check-in must be approved by the secretary of state. |
Delaware |
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Statewide procedures for e-poll books |
Delaware purchased e-poll books statewide along with a new voting system in 2019. |
District of Columbia |
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E-poll books used without statutory authorization |
E-poll books are used district-wide, with no specific authorizing legislation. |
Florida |
Fla. Stat. §98.461 |
Authorizes e-poll books |
Specifies that an “electronic database” may be used as a precinct register at a polling place that may include an electronic device for a signature. |
Georgia |
Ga Comp. R. & Regs. 183-1-12-.07 |
Statewide procedures for E-poll books |
E-poll books are used statewide, supported by the secretary of state and procedures for their use appear in administrative rule. |
Hawaii |
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None |
E-poll books are not prohibited but are not currently being used. |
Idaho |
I.C. § 34-1106A |
Certifies e-poll books |
Authorizes the use of e-poll books certified by the secretary of state, and requires the secretary of state to develop and provide counties instruction and advisories regarding the examination, testing and use of E-poll books. |
Illinois |
10 ILCS 5/4-50, 10 ILCS 5/5-50, 10 ILCS 5/6-100 |
Authorizes e-poll books |
Refers to e-poll books in the sections that authorize same day and Election Day registration (known as grace period registration). Smaller counties that do not have e-poll books may opt out of registering voters at the polling place if certain other conditions exist. |
Indiana |
Ind. Code §3-11-18.1-12, §3-11-15-46, §3‐11‐8‐10.3, §3-11-16-4 |
Certifies e-poll books |
Permits the use of e-poll books, requires certification by the secretary of state, indicates functions and security measures they must include. The state partners with Ball State University to test all voting equipment, including e-poll books. |
Iowa |
Iowa Code §49.77(1)(c), §47.11 |
Authorizes e-poll books |
Permits the use of an electronic election register at the discretion of the commissioner. The state has an electronic poll book and polling place technology revolving loan fund (put in place in 2017) to help counties purchase or update e-poll books and other polling place technology. |
Kansas |
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Statewide procedures for e-poll books |
E-poll books are reviewed (but not certified) by the secretary of state. |
Kentucky |
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E-poll books used without statutory authorization |
E-poll books are used in some jurisdictions but are not explicitly authorized by statute or reviewed by the state. |
Louisiana |
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None |
E-poll books are not prohibited but are not currently being used. |
Maine |
21-A M.R.S.A. § 1(21) |
Not permitted |
E-poll books are not permitted. A voter list is defined as the printed list of all voters in a municipality. |
Maryland |
COMAR 33.17.04.02, 33.17.04.03 |
Statewide procedures for e-poll books |
E-poll books are use statewide and tested by the State Board of Elections (SBE). The SBE also provides instructions for their use. Administrative code specifies the number of e-poll books per vote center and requires voting centers to have a broadband network connection for e-poll books. |
Massachusetts |
M.G.L.A.
54 § 67
54 § 33I
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Certifies e-poll books |
Authorizes e-poll books and requires the secretary of state to examine e-poll books and determine whether they comply with minimum requirements. E-poll books that are used on Election Day to replace paper poll books must be certified by the secretary of state. No e-poll book has been certified for this purpose as of July 2019; proposed regulations can be found here. However e-poll books can be and are used for early voting. |
Michigan |
M.C.L.A. 168.668b |
Statewide procedures for e-poll books |
Election jurisdictions are required to use the e-poll book software developed by the secretary of state on Election Day to process voters and generate election precinct reports. The secretary of state also provides detailed information and procedures on using e-poll books. |
Minnesota |
Minn. Stat. Ann.
§ 201.225
§ 206.805
§ 206.95
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Authorizes e-poll books |
Permits any jurisdiction to use e-poll books and sets specific functional requirements for e-poll books. The secretary of state must also establish state voting system contracts and a voting equipment grant account, which may include e-poll books, that permit counties or municipalities to purchase or lease equipment. |
Mississippi |
Miss. Code Ann. §23-15-125 |
Authorizes e-poll books |
States that nothing “shall preclude the use of electronic poll books”. |
Missouri |
Mo. Rev. Stat. §115.230 |
Authorizes e-poll books |
Permits election authorities to use an electronic voter identification system or an electronic signature pad. |
Montana |
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None |
E-poll books are not prohibited but are not currently being used. |
Nebraska |
Neb. Rev. Stat. §32-301, §32-301.01 |
Authorizes e-poll books |
Authorizes e-poll books and specifies functional requirements. |
Nevada |
N.R.S. 293.275 |
Statewide procedures for e-poll books |
If a city or county uses an e-poll book (electronic roster) it must complete a test to ensure its functionality in accordance with regulations adopted by the secretary of state. |
New Hampshire |
NH Rev. Stat. §652.27 |
Certifies e-poll books |
Currently a pilot program for e-poll books is authorized. E-poll books must be evaluated and approved using requirements established by the secretary of state. |
New Jersey |
N.J.S.A. 19:31-35 et seq. |
Certifies e-poll books |
E-poll books certified by the secretary of state are authorized. Capabilities and standards are set in statute. The secretary of state provides rules, regulations and instructions regarding the examination, testing and use of e-poll books, including rules regarding the security and protection of the information stored in e-poll books. |
New Mexico |
N.M. State Ann. § 1-3-4 |
Statewide procedures for e-poll books |
Consolidated precinct polling locations (vote centers) must have an Internet connection and real-time access to the statewide voter registration system. |
New York |
New York Election Law § 1–104 (38) |
Certifies e-poll books |
Permits a “computer generated registration list” to be used in place of registration poll records in polling places. The state board of elections shall promulgate minimum security standards for any electronic device and any network or system to which the device is connected, and shall also promulgate a list of approved devices. |
North Carolina |
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 163A-1137(c)(8) |
Authorizes e-poll books |
E-poll books are permitted in lieu of or in addition to paper poll books. All jurisdictions use e-poll books for early voting and many use them for election day as well. |
North Dakota |
N.D. Cent. Code §16.1-06-21, §16.1-07-15 |
Authorizes e-poll books |
Requires the county auditor to deliver one paper or electronic poll book to each polling place and has provisions for securing any electronically maintained poll books. |
Ohio |
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §3506.021, § 3506.05 |
Certifies e-poll books |
Defines e-poll book and permits the use of e-poll books certified by the secretary of state. The secretary of state appoints a board of voting machine examiners to examine and approve equipment, including e-poll books. |
Oklahoma |
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None |
E-poll books are not prohibited but are not currently being used. |
Oregon |
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None |
E-poll books are not prohibited but are not currently being used. |
Pennsylvania |
Pa. Cons. Stat. Title 25 §1402 |
Certifies e-poll books |
The secretary of state is responsible for certifying e-poll books based on the statutory requirement that “the computer list shall be in a form prescribed by the Secretary.” |
Rhode Island |
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Statewide procedures for e-poll books |
E-poll books were purchased by the state in 2018 and are used statewide. |
South Carolina |
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Statewide procedures for e-poll books |
The state election commission provides procedures, training, and support for e-poll books. |
South Dakota |
S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §12-14-17(3), § 12-16-28, S.D. Admin. Rules 5:02:17:14 |
Authorizes e-poll books |
Specifies that secure, encrypted e-poll books must be used if a jurisdiction chooses a vote center model. Paper poll book backups must also be provided. E-poll book security is also addressed in administrative rules. |
Tennessee |
Tenn. Code Ann. §2-7-112 |
Authorizes e-poll books |
Authorizes electronic poll books or a computerized voter list approved for use by the coordinator of elections. |
Texas |
Tex. Election Code Ann. §31.014 |
Certifies e-poll books |
Requires the secretary of state to prescribe requirements and standards for certifying e-poll books. Statute has specific functional requirements. |
Utah |
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Statewide procedures for e-poll books |
There is a preferred statewide e-poll book vendor and jurisdictions may choose to use a statewide contract.
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Vermont |
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None |
E-poll books are not prohibited but are not currently being used. |
Virginia |
Va. Code §24.2-611, § 24.2-668, §24.2-404(A)(7) |
Certifies e-poll books |
Provides procedures for the use of e-poll books and specifies that localities may purchase e-poll books that have been approved by the State Board of Elections. |
Washington |
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None |
E-poll books are not prohibited but are not currently being used. The state provides mail ballots to all voters and does have service centers where voters can obtain replacement ballots, which are connected to the statewide voter registration database. |
West Virginia |
W. Va. Code, §3-4A-2, W. Va. Code, §3-4A-19 |
Authorizes e-poll books |
Defines e-poll books and provides procedures for their use in polling places. |
Wisconsin |
Wis. Stat. Ann. §6.79 |
Statewide procedures for e-poll books |
Statute authorizes e-poll books if they are approved by the election commission. The Wisconsin Elections Commission developed an e-poll book system with integration to its statewide voter registration system. |
Wyoming |
Wyo. Stat. § 22-1-102 |
Authorizes e-poll books |
Defines e-poll books and authorizes their use at vote centers at the discretion of the county clerk. |