The proposed bill would update current statutes by repealing section 16-504 of the Arizona Revised Statutes and introducing a new section that mandates specific fraud countermeasures for election ballots. The new law would require that any vendor providing fraud countermeasures for ballots 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 include various security technologies such as watermarked paper, holographic foils, and unique barcodes.

Overall, the bill aims to enhance the security of election ballots by establishing stringent requirements for the materials and technologies used, thereby addressing concerns about ballot integrity and fraud. The changes would take effect on the general effective date following the bill's passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-504