Bill > HB1064

This bill amends Arkansas voting laws to expand absentee voting eligibility for persons over 65 years of age. Specifically, the legislation adds a new category of voters who can cast absentee ballots: individuals who are 65 or older on election day. For these senior voters, the bill creates a streamlined process where their absentee ballot application will remain valid for an entire calendar year, and the county clerk is required to automatically mail them a ballot no later than 25 days before each election during that year. The bill updates several sections of Arkansas election code to incorporate this new provision, including modifying the list of reasons a voter can request an absentee ballot and expanding the categories of voters who can receive a year-long absentee ballot application. By making absentee voting easier for seniors, the bill aims to increase electoral participation among older citizens who may have mobility challenges or other difficulties voting in person on election day.

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https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1064&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R