A bill for an act relating to the automatic mailing of ballots, and including applicability provisions.

HF 188 requires Iowa to automatically mail absentee ballots to registered voters who apply for them within 24 hours after ballots are printed, but no more than 45 days before an election. The bill mandates that ballots be sent in secure envelopes with serial numbers and include clear instructions on returning them via mail, drop box, or in-person delivery. Voters also receive a statement explaining how to track their ballot's status online through the secretary of state's website. This policy applies to all registered voters requesting absentee ballots, streamlining the voting process while maintaining ballot security.