This bill mandates that individuals requesting an absentee ballot must provide a color copy of a valid government-issued photo identification along with their application. Additionally, the bill requires that absentee ballot applications be notarized. If there are any errors in the application, the applicant must appear in person to rectify these issues and prove their domicile to their city or town clerk. The bill also specifies that if an applicant fails to include the required identification or notarization, their application will be rejected, although they may have the opportunity to cure the defects in person.

The bill amends existing law by inserting new requirements for absentee ballot applications, specifically the need for notarization and the inclusion of photo identification. It also introduces a provision allowing applicants to amend their applications in person if they do not meet the necessary requirements. The effective date of the bill is set for 60 days after its passage, and it is noted that there will be no fiscal impact on state, county, or local expenditures or revenue as a result of this legislation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 657:4, 657:6
HB686 text: 657:4, 657:6