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 and materials designed to enhance the integrity of the ballots.

The bill outlines the specific features that can be used as fraud countermeasures, including unique watermarked security paper, secure holographic foils, custom security designs, and various types of inks and codes that enhance ballot security. By implementing these changes, the bill aims to strengthen the security of election processes in Arizona, ensuring that ballots are protected against potential fraud.

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