The bill amends Wyoming's election laws to prohibit the use of drop boxes for the delivery of absentee ballots. It specifies that qualified electors must mark their ballots, sign the affidavit, and then either mail or hand deliver their ballots to any county clerk. The new language explicitly states that no county clerk, election staff, public employee, or election official is allowed to establish or use a drop box for collecting absentee ballots, and it also prohibits individuals from delivering absentee ballots through any drop box. If a ballot is improperly delivered, the county clerk is authorized to notify the elector that their ballot is spoiled.

Additionally, the bill defines a "drop box" as any receptacle designed for receiving absentee ballots or other documents that would allow for delivery outside of the required mail or hand delivery methods. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-9-113
Engrossed: 22-9-113