Bill > HB0131

This bill prohibits the use of ballot drop boxes for returning absentee ballots in Wyoming, effectively requiring voters to either mail their ballots or hand-deliver them directly to the county clerk. The legislation specifically defines a "drop box" as any receptacle designed to receive ballots or documents in a manner that differs from direct mail or hand delivery. Under this bill, county clerks, election staff, public employees, and election officials are forbidden from establishing or using drop boxes for collecting absentee ballots, and no person may deliver an absentee ballot through such a receptacle. If a ballot is delivered improperly through a drop box, the county clerk may notify the voter that their ballot has been spoiled. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, which provides time for election officials and voters to adapt to the new requirements. The primary intent appears to be restricting alternative methods of ballot return and potentially increasing direct oversight of ballot submission.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0131