If enacted, this 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. The bill would insert new provisions requiring that both voters and their agents present identification that complies with existing election laws when dropping off ballots at polling places, voting centers, or emergency voting centers. Additionally, it would require a voter's agent to attest in writing that they are a family member, household member, or caregiver of the voter.

The bill would also classify any knowing violation of these new identification and attestation requirements as a class 5 felony, which is a significant change from the current law that does not impose such a penalty for these specific actions. Furthermore, the bill would make technical changes to existing language, including updates to the phrasing regarding the delivery of ballots and the deadlines for ballot submission, ensuring clarity and compliance with the new requirements.

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