Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.

HB 277 would allow any qualified voter to request a mail-in ballot for early voting without needing an excuse, expanding access to mail-in voting. It also repeals criminal penalties for soliciting and distributing the application forms needed to request a mail-in ballot. This bill directly affects all registered voters in the state and organizations or individuals who assist voters with mail-in ballot applications. The key changes are making mail-in voting more accessible and removing legal barriers around obtaining application forms.