The proposed bill amends several sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to ballot collection. Key changes include the removal of specific language that restricts individuals to handling only their own ballots or those of family, household, or caregiving relationships. Instead, the new language allows voters to give their voted early ballots to another person for delivery to designated locations, such as polling places or ballot drop boxes. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the prohibition on collecting unvoted early ballots does not apply to elections held by special taxing districts focused on agricultural services.

Furthermore, the bill updates the definitions of terms such as "caregiver," "collects," "family member," and "household member," providing clearer descriptions of these roles. It also modifies the penalties for individuals who knowingly collect ballots without proper submission to election officials or authorized entities, maintaining a class 5 felony classification for such actions. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the ballot collection process while ensuring compliance with election laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-513, 16-547, 16-1005, 16-545