Bill > HB5234

This bill aims to enhance the security and verification of absentee ballots by requiring voters to provide specific personally identifiable information on a form that will be inserted into the first envelope of their absentee ballot. This information, including name, physical address, date of birth, a statement of eligibility, and the last four digits of their social security number or their driver's license/state ID number (with an attestation process for those lacking these identifiers), will be reviewed by county election officials to confirm the voter's identity against official registration records. Additionally, the bill mandates that this voter registration information form be completed and signed by the voter, or by someone assisting them if necessary, and then placed into the second envelope along with the first envelope containing the ballot before being sealed and returned. This process is intended to protect absentee voters' personal information from being displayed on the outside of the ballot envelope while ensuring that only eligible voters can cast absentee ballots.

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

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