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ID H0599

ID H0599
Adds to existing law to prohibit ballot harvesting, to provide certain exceptions, and to establish penalties for violations.


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Introduced
02/20/2024
In Committee
04/02/2024
Crossed Over
03/11/2024
Passed
04/03/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/10/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO BALLOTS; AMENDING SECTION 18-2316, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVI- SIONS REGARDING TAMPERING WITH CERTIFICATES OF NOMINATION AND BALLOTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 23, TITLE 18, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SEC- TION 18-2324, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS PROHIBITING BALLOT HARVESTING, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Idaho law to prohibit "ballot harvesting," which is the practice of collecting or conveying another voter's voted or unvoted ballot. The bill provides certain exceptions, such as for election officials, postal workers, common carrier employees, and individuals who are related to or live with the voter or are the voter's caregiver. The bill also establishes penalties, making it a felony if the person was paid to collect and convey the voter's ballot or if the total number of ballots collected and conveyed in violation of the law is 10 or more. Any other violation is a misdemeanor.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (13)

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on April 8, 2024 Session Law Chapter 317 Effective: 04/08/2024 (on 04/10/2024)

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