This bill amends current law regarding the application process for absentee ballots by introducing new verification requirements for applicants. Specifically, it mandates that every applicant must provide verification before being issued an absentee ballot. This verification can be achieved through one of three methods: by including a copy of the voter's photo identification with the absentee ballot application, by providing a notarized signature on the application form, or by personally presenting a qualifying photo identification to the city or town clerk or their designee prior to receiving the absentee ballot. The bill emphasizes that no absentee ballot will be issued unless one of these verification methods is satisfied.

The new legal language inserted into the law includes the establishment of a new section, 657:17-c, which outlines the verification process for absentee ballot applicants. The bill does not specify any deletions from current law, but it clearly sets forth the requirements that must be met for absentee ballot issuance. Additionally, the act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, ensuring that the new verification procedures are implemented in a timely manner.