The bill enacted by the Louisiana Legislature introduces a new provision under R.S. 18:1313(L) concerning the tabulation and counting of absentee by mail and early voting ballots. Specifically, it stipulates that any absentee by mail or early voting ballot cast by a voter who dies prior to election day shall be tabulated and counted in accordance with the existing provisions of the section.

This change aims to ensure that the votes of individuals who pass away before the election are still recognized and counted, thereby enhancing the integrity of the electoral process. The bill reflects a commitment to uphold the democratic principle of counting all valid votes, regardless of the voter's status at the time of the election.