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State election officials would then be directed to notify the individual that unless they opt out within 21 calendar days of the notice, they will be automatically registered to vote unless:

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A state may not use any identifying information regarding an individual’s citizenship status for any purpose other than determining whether the individual is eligible to vote in federal elections.

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