Bill > AB228

This bill revises provisions relating to elections in Nevada, focusing primarily on modifying the existing mail ballot system to an "absent ballot" system with several key changes. It establishes new procedures for voting by absent ballot, requiring voters to provide proof of identity when voting in person or by absent ballot, and restricting who can return an absent ballot on behalf of a voter. The bill also requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue free identification cards to registered voters experiencing financial hardship who lack acceptable forms of identification. Specifically, the bill requires, with certain exceptions, that voters present one of several forms of government-issued or institutional photo identification when voting in person, including driver's licenses, military IDs, tribal identification cards, and permits to carry concealed firearms. Voters returning absent ballots must now include personal identifying information, such as the last four digits of their driver's license or Social Security number. The legislation prohibits most individuals from returning an absent ballot on behalf of another voter, limiting this to the voter themselves or, with restrictions, a member of their immediate family. Additionally, the bill repeals existing provisions related to mail ballots and establishes new procedures for requesting, voting, returning, verifying, and counting absent ballots, modeling these provisions after previous election laws. The changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2026, with some provisions becoming effective immediately for preparatory administrative tasks.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12233/Overview