Establishes no-excuse absentee voting

SB 470 would allow any registered voter in the state to request and receive an absentee ballot without needing to provide a specific reason, such as illness or travel. This directly affects all eligible voters who wish to vote by mail, removing previous restrictions that required justification for absentee voting. The key mechanism is changing the process so voters can simply submit a request for an absentee ballot without explaining their circumstances. The bill is currently pending before the Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee after being prefaced and read for the first time in early 2025.