This bill allows for the counting of mail-in ballots submitted by voters who die after mailing, delivering, or depositing their ballots, effectively overturning existing laws that mandate the rejection of such ballots based on the voter's death. Specifically, it stipulates that these ballots will be canvassed and counted unless there are deficiencies unrelated to the voter's death that warrant a full or partial rejection. If a county board of elections identifies such deficiencies, the ballots will not be counted, and the provisions for curing deficiencies will not apply.

Additionally, the bill repeals specific sections of current law that require the rejection of mail-in ballots from deceased voters. It establishes that any decision made by the county board of elections to reject a mail-in ballot due to the voter's death will be final and not subject to appeal, except in the context of a broader election result challenge. This change aims to ensure that valid votes are counted, regardless of the voter's status at the time of ballot submission.