The bill amends the Election Code to facilitate early voting by mail for individuals who are absent from their county of residence. Key changes include the requirement for early voting ballot applications to specify the address to which the ballot will be mailed, allowing for addresses outside the voter's county of residence. The bill also introduces new language that clarifies the information needed for applications, such as the applicant's driver's license number or the last four digits of their social security number, and includes a statement certifying the truthfulness of the information provided.

Additionally, the bill modifies the criteria for accepting ballots, ensuring that ballots mailed to voters who are absent from their county can be sent to their registered address, registered mailing address, or an address outside their county. The changes are set to take effect for elections ordered on or after the bill's effective date, which could be immediate or on September 1, 2025, depending on legislative approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 84.002, Election Code 84.011, Election Code 86.003, Election Code 87.041 (Election Code 87, Election Code 86, Election Code 84)