This bill amends and reenacts R.S. 18:1315(B) and enacts R.S. 18:4 and 1461.7(A)(7) to establish new requirements for witnesses of election documents in Louisiana. It mandates that witnesses must be at least eighteen years old and requires them to provide their mailing address on absentee by mail ballot certificates. Additionally, the bill specifies that failure to include a witness's mailing address on an absentee ballot certificate cannot be used as grounds to challenge the ballot.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new offense under R.S. 18:1461.7(A)(7), making it illegal for a person to witness more than one certificate of a voter who is not an immediate family member. These changes aim to enhance the integrity of the election process by regulating the witnessing of election documents more strictly. The provisions of this act will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
HB581 Original:
HB581 Enrolled: 18:1315(B)
HB581 Act 712: 18:1315(B)