Bill > AB229

This bill modifies Nevada election laws regarding mail-in ballot submission deadlines and procedures. Specifically, the bill changes the requirements for mail ballots to be counted, shifting from a system where ballots could be postmarked on election day and received up to four days after the election, to a new system where ballots must be postmarked by the last day of the early voting period and received before the polls close on election day. The bill also updates provisions related to third-party ballot return, specifying timeframes for when authorized individuals can return mail ballots on behalf of voters, both by mail and personal delivery. Additionally, the bill requires county and city clerks to establish ballot drop boxes at every polling place, including early voting locations, and provides detailed specifications for these drop boxes, such as being made of strong, secure materials and placed in accessible locations. The bill maintains existing penalties for those who interfere with or improperly handle mail ballots, keeping the violation classified as a category E felony. These changes aim to streamline mail-in voting procedures and ensure more timely ballot submission and processing. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12234/Overview