Bill > AB560

This bill aims to prohibit municipalities in Wisconsin from using absentee ballot drop boxes during any election. Specifically, the proposed legislation would create a new section of state law that prevents local governments from providing physical receptacles where voters can deposit their completed absentee ballots, allowing only mail delivery as a method for returning such ballots. Absentee ballot drop boxes became more prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to help voters safely return mail-in ballots, but this bill would eliminate their use entirely. By restricting ballot return methods to mail-in delivery only, the legislation could potentially make voting less convenient for some voters, particularly those who might have difficulty accessing reliable mail service or who prefer the immediacy of dropping off a ballot in person. The bill represents a significant change to Wisconsin's existing election procedures and could impact voter accessibility in future elections.

Government Affairs

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab560