The bill, enacted as Act No. 325, introduces a new provision to Louisiana's election law regarding the tabulation and counting of absentee by mail and early voting ballots. Specifically, it enacts R.S. 18:1313(L), which mandates that any absentee by mail or early voting ballot cast by a voter who dies before election day must still be tabulated and counted according to the existing provisions of the law.

This change aims to ensure that the votes of individuals who pass away prior to the election are still recognized and included in the final vote count, thereby enhancing the integrity and inclusiveness of the electoral process. The bill reflects a commitment to honoring the intentions of voters, even in the unfortunate event of their passing before election day.