This bill amends current law regarding mail-in ballot messengers and bearers by explicitly prohibiting any form of consideration for their services. Under the new provisions, no authorized messenger or bearer may accept, offer, or provide any form of consideration, which includes cash, goods, services, or intangible property, in exchange for their role in delivering mail-in ballots. This aims to ensure the integrity of the mail-in voting process by preventing any potential coercion or bribery related to the handling of ballots.

Currently, authorized messengers are allowed to deliver mail-in ballots to qualified voters, and bearers can return completed ballots to election authorities. The bill reinforces the requirement that these individuals act without any financial or material incentive, thereby promoting a fair electoral process. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 19:63-4