Bill > H825

This bill introduces several changes to election procedures in North Carolina. First, it prohibits ranked choice voting (a voting method that allows voters to rank candidates by preference) in all elections, referendums, and appointments. The bill modifies rules about election-related activities near voting places, allowing more flexibility for campaign literature distribution and political advertising in designated areas. It reduces the early voting period by starting one week earlier than previous law (now the second Thursday before an election instead of the third Thursday). The bill also changes identification requirements for absentee ballot requests and returns, now requiring the last four digits of the applicant's social security number alongside other existing identification methods like driver's license or special identification card numbers. Additionally, the bill modifies the date of birth requirements for ballot requests and adds more specific documentation rules for voters who might have difficulty providing traditional identification. These changes will apply to all elections held on or after the bill becomes law, with the apparent intent of tightening voting procedures and documentation requirements.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H825