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IA SF2081
IA SF2081A bill for an act relating to the casting of provisional ballots by persons registering to vote on election day or when casting an in-person absentee ballot.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill requires a person registering to vote on election day or when casting an in-person absentee ballot to cast a provisional ballot. The absentee and special voters precinct board shall then count the provisional ballot only if the board determines that the voter was eligible to vote. Under current law, a person registering to vote on election day or when casting an in-person absentee ballot may cast a regular ballot if the polling place can verify the voter’s eligibility to vote using an electronic poll book.
AI Summary
This bill requires individuals who register to vote on election day or when casting an in-person absentee ballot to cast a provisional ballot, which is a temporary vote that is counted only after election officials verify the voter's eligibility. This change means that these voters will no longer be able to cast a regular ballot immediately if their eligibility can be confirmed through an electronic poll book, as was previously allowed under current law. The absentee and special voters precinct board will be responsible for reviewing these provisional ballots to ensure the voter meets all eligibility requirements, such as not having been convicted of a felony or having had their voting rights restored, before their vote is officially counted.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Schultz, and Winckler. S.J. 133. (on 01/22/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2081 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2081.html |
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