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 before election day shall 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 tally, thereby enhancing the integrity of the electoral process. The bill reflects a commitment to uphold the democratic principle of counting every vote, even in the unfortunate event of a voter's death before election day.