Bill > SB122

This bill revises Nevada state election laws regarding mail ballot handling by introducing new restrictions on who can return a mail ballot on behalf of a voter. Specifically, the bill requires that any person returning a mail ballot for another voter must be a Nevada state resident and must submit an official affirmation signed under penalty of perjury attesting to their state residency. This means that out-of-state individuals would be prohibited from delivering mail ballots for voters, even if they have been authorized to do so. The bill amends two sections of Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS 293.269923 and NRS 293C.26323) to apply these new requirements to both county and city elections. The provisions maintain existing rules about the timely return of ballots and the potential criminal penalties for willfully interfering with ballot return, while adding the new residency and affirmation requirements. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, giving election officials and voters time to prepare for and understand the new regulations.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12041/Overview