The bill amends Arkansas election law to prohibit the use of absentee ballot drop boxes. It introduces a new definition for "drop box," specifying it as a receptacle used to receive absentee ballots that is available for public use, while clarifying that it does not include structures used by authorized mail carriers for ballot delivery.

Additionally, the bill states that county clerks, public employees, or election officials are not allowed to establish or use drop boxes for collecting absentee ballots. It mandates that all absentee ballots not sent by mail must be hand-delivered directly to the county clerk's office, ensuring a more controlled and secure process for absentee voting.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB258 Original - 2-13-2023 02:19 PM: 7-5-411(a)
Old version SB258 V2 - 3-9-2023 09:30 AM: 7-1-101, 7-5-411(a)
SB 258: 7-1-101, 7-5-411(a)
Act 353: 7-1-101, 7-5-411(a)