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ID S1376

ID S1376
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding who may return an absentee ballot.


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Introduced
03/04/2022
In Committee
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/31/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

ABSENTEE BALLOTS -- Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding who may return an absentee ballot.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to revise the provisions regarding who may return an absentee ballot. Specifically, it allows the elector, their caregiver, family member, or household member to return the absentee ballot. It also establishes restrictions, such as prohibiting the return of more than 5 absentee ballots by a single person, and making violations of these provisions punishable as misdemeanors or felonies. The bill also requires the person returning the ballot, if not the elector, to provide an affidavit and photo identification. Additionally, the bill specifies that the absentee ballot must be received by the issuing officer by 8:00 pm on election day to be counted.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (S)

Last Action

Senate State Affairs Committee (08:00 3/11/2022 Room WW55) (on 03/11/2022)

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