§ 4086. Entitlement to vote in a State in a Federal election; preconditions; applicability

• (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) and in such manner as shall be otherwise authorized by a State or other jurisdiction within the territory of the United States, a member of the Service residing outside the United States shall, in addition to any entitlement to vote in a State in a Federal election under section 3 of the Overseas Citizens Voting Rights Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1973dd–1 ), be entitled to vote in a Federal election in the State in which such member was last domiciled immediately before entering the Service if such member—
  • (1) makes an election of that State;
  • (2) notifies that State of such election and notifies any other States in which he or she is entitled to vote of such election; and
  • (3) otherwise meets the requirements of such Act [ 42 U.S.C. 1973dd et seq.].
• (b) The provisions of subsection (a) shall apply only to an individual who becomes a member of the Service on or after November 22, 1983 , and shall not apply to an individual who registers to vote in a State in which he is entitled to vote under section 3 of Overseas Citizens Voting Rights Act [ 42 U.S.C. 1973dd–1 ].