Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, speaking at a Capitol news conference where various voting-reform measures were outlined, said studies have shown that states that have implemented same day voter registration have higher rates of participation than states like Pennsylvania, where a person has to register at least 30 days before an election to cast a ballot.

Rep. Ryan Bizzarro discredited fears that same day registration would compromise the integrity of the vote. “House Bill 101 addresses concerns about the potential for voter fraud by not allowing a ballot cast by an Election Day-registrant to be counted until the Department of State has verified his or her eligibility,” Bizzarro said.

Rep. Ryan Bizzarro urges enactment of his legislation -- H.B. 101 -- which would free qualified state residents to go to their polling place on Election Day, register to vote and cast their ballot.