S.B. No. 760 aims to enhance the process for residents of long-term care facilities, including assisted living, nursing, and intermediate care facilities, to apply for mail-in ballots. The bill amends Section 84.014 of the Election Code to define "long-term care facility" and requires early voting clerks to notify the Health and Human Services Commission when they receive applications for mail-in ballots from residents of these facilities. Additionally, the bill mandates that the commission must inform the respective facilities of such requests, and the facilities are required to determine if the resident has a legal guardian or agent. If so, they must notify the guardian or agent within five business days.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new sections in the Health and Safety Code that outline the notification process for nursing, assisted living, and intermediate care facilities regarding mail-in ballot requests. It establishes audit requirements to ensure compliance with these notification procedures and allows the commission to adopt necessary rules for administration. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply to applications submitted on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 84.014, Health and Safety Code 247.041, Health and Safety Code 252.035 (Health and Safety Code 252, Election Code 84, Health and Safety Code 247)
Senate Committee Report: Election Code 84.014, Health and Safety Code 247.041, Health and Safety Code 252.035 (Health and Safety Code 252, Election Code 84, Health and Safety Code 247)
Engrossed: Election Code 84.014, Health and Safety Code 247.041, Health and Safety Code 252.035 (Health and Safety Code 252, Election Code 84, Health and Safety Code 247)
House Committee Report: Election Code 84.014, Health and Safety Code 247.041, Health and Safety Code 252.035 (Health and Safety Code 252, Election Code 84, Health and Safety Code 247)