Bill > S459

This bill aims to foster voter opportunities, trust, equity, and security in elections. Key provisions include: - Lowering the voter registration deadline from the 20th day before an election to the 10th day. - Allowing same-day voter registration at polling places and early voting sites by completing an affidavit and providing proof of residence. - Expanding early voting periods and requiring a minimum number of weekend early voting hours based on a municipality's registered voter population. - Establishing an online portal for voters to request mail ballots, which will automatically update the voter registry. - Requiring correctional facilities to assist eligible inmates with voter registration and mail ballot applications. - Allowing mail ballots postmarked by election day to be counted up to 3 days after the election. - Mandating risk-limiting audits after statewide primaries and general elections to verify the accuracy of results. - Replacing the terms "absent voter" and "absentee" with "mail voter" and "mail ballot" throughout election laws. The bill seeks to increase access to voting while maintaining election integrity through measures like same-day registration, expanded early voting, and post-election audits.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S459