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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending sections 16-513, 16-547 and 16-1005, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to ballot collection.
AI Summary
This bill amends Arizona law regarding ballot handling and collection, primarily focusing on early ballots. It clarifies that a voter may give their voted early ballot to another person for delivery to a polling place, a ballot drop box, an election official, or the United States postal service, or any other entity legally permitted to transmit mail. The bill also specifies that the prohibition on collecting unvoted early ballots does not apply to elections held by certain special taxing districts for agricultural land protection or to family members, household members, or caregivers of the voter. Important terms defined include "caregiver," "collects," "family member," and "household member." The changes aim to provide clearer guidelines on who can handle and return ballots, particularly early ballots, while still prohibiting ballot abuse and fraud.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate read second time (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85460 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1791p.htm |
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