705.950 Voter Registration

Voter registration application forms shall be made available at all local offices for applicants and clients who are U.S. citizens, and age 18 or older or who will be age 18 on or before the next election.

(A) The Department shall:

(1) inform applicants and clients of the availability of these forms at application, eligibility review, and when there is a change of address;

(2) assist in completing these forms unless assistance is refused; and

(3) receive completed voter registration application forms at the local offices to send to the proper local election offices.

(B) The Department shall not:

(1) seek to influence an applicant’s or client’s political preference or party registration;

(2) display any political preference or party allegiance;

(3) make any statement to an applicant or client or take any action to discourage the applicant or client from registering to vote; or

(4) make any statement to an applicant or client or take any action, the purpose or effect of which is to lead the applicant or client to believe that a decision to register or not to register has any bearing on the availability of services or benefits.