Prohibits acceptance, offer, or provision of monetary or non-monetary compensation of mail-in ballot messengers or bearers; allows certain facility employees and volunteers to serve as messengers or bearers.
This bill prohibits people delivering mail-in ballots (messengers or bearers) from accepting or being offered any money or non-monetary compensation (like goods or services) for their service, except for reimbursement of transportation costs. It directly affects individuals who deliver ballots for voters, including family members and registered voters in the same county. The bill allows employees or volunteers from specific organizations - such as hospitals, nursing homes, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, or veterans' homes - to serve as messengers or bearers without extra pay beyond their regular duties, as long as they only receive transportation reimbursements. This aims to prevent financial incentives for ballot delivery while maintaining access for vulnerable voters.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Gordon Johnson
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