This bill proposes to update current statutes regarding election ballots by repealing the existing section 16-504 and introducing a new section that mandates specific fraud countermeasures for ballots. The new law would require that any vendor providing fraud countermeasures for ballot paper must hold certifications such as ISO 27001, ISO 17025, or ISO 9001:2015. Additionally, it stipulates that ballot fraud countermeasures must include at least three of ten specified features, which encompass various security technologies such as watermarked paper, holographic foils, and unique barcodes.

The bill effectively removes the previous legal language in section 16-504 and replaces it with updated requirements aimed at enhancing the security of election ballots. The new provisions detail specific security measures that must be implemented, thereby increasing the integrity of the voting process in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-504
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-504