This bill amends current law to require county clerks to send a confirmation notice to applicants who request a mail-in ballot to be sent to a different mailing address than their registered voting address. The new legal language specifies that if an applicant indicates a separate mailing address on their application, the county clerk must notify the applicant at their registered address. This confirmation notice will inform the applicant of the mail-in ballot request and provide instructions for addressing any inaccuracies or false requests.

Previously, while applicants could request mail-in ballots to be sent to a different address, there was no requirement for county clerks to confirm this request at the registered address. The bill aims to enhance the transparency and security of the vote-by-mail process by ensuring that applicants are aware of where their ballots are being sent and have a means to correct any potential errors. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 19:63-5