The bill, H.B. No. 569, amends the Election Code to provide voters with an opportunity to correct defects in early voting ballots that are voted by mail. It requires the early voting clerk to notify voters of any defects in their carrier envelopes within two days of discovering the issue, along with a corrective action form developed by the secretary of state. The bill outlines that voters can either cancel their application to vote by mail or correct the defect by submitting the corrective action form or visiting the clerk's office within a specified timeframe. Additionally, if timely notification is not possible, the clerk may contact the voter via telephone or email.

Further provisions include the requirement for the early voting clerk to utilize an online tool for notifying voters of defects and allowing them to correct issues digitally, if feasible. The bill also mandates that any corrective actions taken must be uniformly applied to all ballots in the election. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will only apply to elections held after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 86.011, Election Code 86.015 (Election Code 86)
House Committee Report: Election Code 86.011, Election Code 86.015 (Election Code 86)