This bill mandates automatic recounts for elections where the vote differential is 0.5 percent or less. It amends existing laws to establish that in such cases, a recount will occur without the need for a request from candidates or voters. Additionally, the bill specifies that the costs associated with these automatic recounts will be covered by the State.

For elections with a vote differential greater than 0.5 percent, the bill allows the losing candidate or a group of ten voters to request a recount within three days of the election results certification. The bill also outlines the financial responsibilities for recounts, stating that if an error is found that changes the election outcome significantly, the costs will be borne by the State, county, or municipality. If no significant error is found, the costs will be deducted from the deposit made by the party requesting the recount.