This bill amends provisions relating to elections and voting.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- provides that, beginning in 2026:elections will be conducted both in person and by mail, rather than primarily by mail; anda ballot will only be mailed to a voter who requests mailing or who is covered by the Uniform Military and Overseas Voters Act;
- provides that a voter may request to receive a ballot by mail in 2026 and beyond by making the request to a poll worker at the time the voter votes in person, making the request in a voter registration form, or making the request by submitting a separate form;
- modifies voter registration forms, and temporarily modifies a ballot return envelope, to permit a voter to request a mailed ballot in future elections using those documents;
- provides that, beginning in 2026, a ballot will not be mailed to a voter if the voter:requests that a ballot not be mailed;does not indicate a desire to receive a ballot when asked in person or via a form; orfails to vote in a regular general election;
- subject to certain exceptions relating to military and overseas voters, provides that, for a ballot to be valid, the ballot must be received before the close of polls on the day of the election;
- establishes requirements for notifying active voters of the requirement to request a mailed ballot for future elections;
- provides that a request to receive a mailed ballot must be remade if a voter fails to vote in a regular general election; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.