The bill amends existing election laws in Wyoming to prohibit individuals from delivering ballots on behalf of other electors to the county clerk, with specific exceptions. Under the new provisions, only the qualified elector casting the ballot, their immediate family, or authorized employees of residential care facilities may deliver ballots. Additionally, employees of these facilities are required to file an affidavit with the county clerk when delivering a ballot on behalf of a qualified elector, attesting to their authorization to do so. Any ballots delivered in violation of these rules will not be tabulated, and the county clerk must notify the elector if their ballot is not counted.

Furthermore, the bill establishes penalties for violations of these provisions, classifying them as felony offenses punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine of up to $10,000. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-9-113, 22-26-101
Engrossed: 22-9-113, 22-26-101