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AZ SB1057

AZ SB1057
Fraud countermeasures; paper ballots


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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
03/09/2026
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

Bill Summary

AN ACT Repealing section 16-504, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 16, chapter 4, article 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding a new section 16-504; relating to election ballots.

AI Summary

This bill repeals an existing Arizona law and replaces it with new provisions concerning ballot security and fraud prevention. Specifically, it mandates that any vendor supplying paper with built-in fraud countermeasures for ballots must hold one of three recognized international certifications: ISO 27001, ISO 17025, or ISO 9001:2015, which are standards related to information security management, testing and calibration laboratories, and quality management systems, respectively. Furthermore, the bill requires that ballot fraud countermeasures include at least three specific security features, such as unique watermarked paper, holographic foils, custom security background designs, special inks (thermochromic, photochromic, etc.), stealth numbering visible under specific light, or unique barcodes or QR codes that allow voters to track their ballots.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House minority caucus: Do pass (on 03/10/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83681
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 03/05/2026 Caucus & COW https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/539926
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 03/02/2026 Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/539504
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1057s.htm
Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 01/12/2026 JUDE https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/532143
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1057p.htm
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