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This bill introduces several significant changes to Arizona's early voting and election procedures. The bill modifies existing laws to enhance voter identification requirements, change early ballot processing, and adjust procedures for early voting locations. Key provisions include requiring voters to present identification when returning early ballots after 7:00 p.m. on the Friday before election day, establishing specific procedures for on-site ballot tabulation, and creating new rules for ballot drop-off and verification. For early ballots dropped off without proper identification after the specified time, voters will be removed from the active early voting list. The bill also mandates that voting locations have separate secure ballot boxes for verified and unverified early ballots, and clarifies chain of custody procedures for ballots returned on election day. Additionally, the legislation provides more detailed guidelines for election officials regarding ballot processing, signature verification, and tracking, with the aim of increasing election security and transparency. These changes will be implemented gradually, with some provisions taking effect in 2026, while others will be effective immediately upon the bill's passage.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81593