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 include various security technologies such as watermarked paper, holographic foils, and unique barcodes.

The bill aims to enhance the security and integrity of election ballots by detailing the necessary fraud countermeasures and ensuring that vendors meet high certification standards. The specific features outlined in the bill are designed to deter fraud and improve the overall reliability of the voting process. If enacted, these changes would replace the previous legal language with updated requirements that reflect current best practices in election security.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-504