Secretary Schwab's Voter Roll Maintenane Bills Heads to Governor's Desk

AKA: Kansas SAVE Act

Thursday, March 26, 2026

TOPEKA – The Kansas Secretary of State’s Office today announced that House Bill 2437, Secretary Schwab’s primary election policy initiative focused on strengthening voter roll maintenance procedures, has passed the Legislature and is now heading to the Governor’s desk for consideration.

Provisions of the bill include:

Additional Voter Roll Maintenance Tools: The legislation provides county election officials with additional tools to maintain accurate voter rolls, including the use of DMV change-of-address records, expanded access to the Social Security Administration Death Master File, and affidavits from family members—with sufficient proof—to confirm a voter’s death.

Establishing Clear Standards for “Reasonable Effort” by the Secretary of State: The legislation sets consistent, statewide standards for voter roll maintenance, including twice-yearly de-duplication, quarterly review of DMV residence data, comparison with the federal SAVE database with reporting to the Legislature, and the use of additional federal and state data sources to support accurate list maintenance. Secretary Schwab is already using these tools, including the SAVE program, to assist with voter roll maintenance. These requirements ensure that, regardless of who serves as Kansas Secretary of State, a defined and consistent “reasonable effort” is applied.

Protecting Voter Privacy: The bill safeguards voter information by prohibiting the public release of unverified or preliminary data, helping prevent reputational harm and protect voter safety.

“This legislation reflects our commitment to maintaining accurate voter rolls while protecting the rights of every eligible Kansas voter for decades to come,” said Secretary Scott Schwab.

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