Oppose SB 57, which mandates Virginia’s membership in the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC). This mandate risks duplicating services already planned for the VERIS replacement in 2026, wasting taxpayer funds. It may expose voter data to external entities, raising serious privacy and security concerns, especially regarding DMV data of minors without consent. Forced participation undermines local control over voter roll maintenance and conflicts with state-specific election integrity needs. Additionally, required membership fees could impose unforeseen fiscal burdens on Virginians. I urge you to vote against this bill.
Oppose SB 57, which mandates Virginia’s membership in the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC). This mandate risks duplicating services already planned for the VERIS replacement in 2026, wasting taxpayer funds. It may expose voter data to external entities, raising serious privacy and security concerns, especially regarding DMV data of minors without consent. Forced participation undermines local control over voter roll maintenance and conflicts with state-specific election integrity needs. Additionally, required membership fees could impose unforeseen fiscal burdens on Virginians. I urge you to vote against this bill.