The bill authorizes the Secretary of State to develop and test electronic methods for ballot return specifically for covered voters, which include service and overseas voters, disabled voters, and certain incarcerated voters. It establishes a new section that mandates the exploration of an electronic ballot portal to facilitate the return of voted ballots for those unable to use standard mail. The bill outlines that only covered voters may utilize this portal and emphasizes the need for security, privacy, and the integrity of the voting process, ensuring that only one vote is cast per covered voter.

Additionally, the Secretary of State is tasked with creating rules for the portal's operation, including its availability and the procedures for ballot examination and testing. Each county election office must maintain records of ballot return attempts and submit reports to the Secretary of State, who will compile a statewide report annually. The bill stipulates that no electronic ballot portal can be approved without specific statutory authority and requires the Secretary of State to report on the portal's development progress to the legislature starting December 1, 2025, with a final report due by December 1, 2028.