The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to the conduct of elections, specifically focusing on the identification and attestation requirements for voters and their agents when delivering voted early ballots. Under the new provisions, any voter delivering their own voted early ballot must present identification that complies with existing requirements for obtaining a ballot on election day, ensuring that the voter's name matches the ballot affidavit. Additionally, if a voter's agent delivers another person's voted early ballot, they must also present appropriate identification and attest in writing that they are a family member, household member, or caregiver of the voter.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new classification of a class 5 felony for knowingly violating these identification and attestation requirements when dropping off early ballots. It also includes technical and conforming changes to existing laws, ensuring that voting centers and emergency voting centers that accept voted early ballots adhere to the same identification and attestation standards. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the integrity of the early voting process in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-411, 16-548, 16-544, 16-579.02, 16-579, 16-452, 16-515, 16-204
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-411, 16-548, 16-544, 16-579.02, 16-579, 16-452, 16-515, 16-204