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 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 would stipulate 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 in their production, thereby addressing concerns about election integrity. The current law, which does not specify these requirements, would be replaced with this more detailed framework to ensure that ballots are protected against fraud.

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