Bill > HB767

This bill amends Section 11-106 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to extend the time period for voters to cure deficiencies in their election ballot return identification envelopes from five business days to thirteen calendar days after the date of the election. These deficiencies can include an unsigned affirmation, a signature that does not match reference records, or other conditions that would prevent the ballot from being counted. When such issues are identified, the county clerk is required to attempt to notify the voter by mail, phone, or email about how to correct the problem. Importantly, the bill specifies that ballot counting and election result disclosure can continue during this cure period, and the clerk's potential failure to contact voters cannot be used as grounds for contesting the election. The provision applies to all types of return identification envelopes, including those used in various voting methods outlined in other sections of Hawaii election law. The bill will take effect immediately upon approval.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=767&year=2026