ballot delivery; collection.

SB 1791 amends Arizona election laws to clarify ballot handling rules and strengthen penalties for violations. It requires voters to sign mail affidavits for mailed ballots and specifies that only the voter, family members, household members, or designated caregivers may handle ballots - prohibiting others from collecting or returning ballots. The bill explicitly states that violating these rules (e.g., handling another’s ballot or offering compensation for ballots) constitutes a class 5 felony, with stricter delivery instructions for mailed ballots starting in 2026. These changes directly affect voters, election officials, and anyone involved in ballot collection or delivery. The law aims to prevent ballot fraud by defining clear boundaries for ballot handling and emphasizing legal consequences.