Prohibiting the delivery of unsolicited absentee ballot applications to any person who has not specifically requested one from the county clerk
What changed between versions
Added misdemeanor penalties for election officials who mail absentee ballot applications without specific voter request, and for non-officials who mail more than 10 unsolicited applications to voters.
Expanded who may request absentee ballot applications to include not just the voter, but also a member of the voter's immediate family or a caregiver of the voter.
Added detailed requirements for electronic ballot transmission, including privacy waivers, instructions, and statements affirming voter identity and whether assistance was received.
Added requirements for processing electronic absentee ballots, including designation of two individuals of opposite political parties to process received ballots.
Clarified that qualified first responders may vote by electronic absentee ballot in certain emergency circumstances and provided specific examples of their eligibility.
Modified the timeline for accepting absentee ballot applications for qualified first responders, allowing applications starting 13 days before the election rather than 84 days.