A measure that lets Tennesseans register to vote online is headed to Gov. Bill Haslam’s desk for signature.
The plan, Senate Bill 1626, would go into effect next year. It would also let people who are already registered to vote update their information over the Internet.
Supporters say online registration will help voter turnout. They add that the risk of fraud is low because information provided online will be checked against driver’s license records.
Thirty-one states and the District of Columbia already offer online voter registration.