The bill amends Wyoming's election laws to prohibit the use of drop boxes for the delivery of absentee ballots. Specifically, it states that no county clerk, election staff, public employee, or election official may establish or use a drop box for collecting absentee ballots, and individuals are also prohibited from delivering absentee ballots through any drop box. If a ballot is improperly delivered, the county clerk is authorized to notify the qualified elector that their ballot is spoiled. The bill defines a "drop box" as any receptacle designed for receiving absentee ballots or other documents that would allow for delivery outside of mail or hand delivery.

The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2026. This change aims to ensure that absentee ballots are returned only through specified methods, thereby enhancing the integrity of the election process in Wyoming.

Statutes affected:
26LSO-0041 v0.2: 22-9-113