The proposed bill aims to transition Wyoming's election system to exclusively use hand-counted paper ballots, eliminating the use of electronic voting machines for both casting and tabulating votes. It establishes uniform statewide standards for ballot handling and counting, emphasizing transparency and public confidence in election outcomes. Key provisions include requirements for ballot design, security features, and a manual counting process that must be conducted in public view, allowing for observation by political party representatives and the public. The bill also mandates a documented chain of custody for ballots and election materials, ensuring secure transport and storage, and introduces new definitions related to election processes.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of county clerks and the Secretary of State, mandates post-election audits, and establishes penalties for violations of the new regulations. It incorporates guidelines from the "Gold Standard Elections" white paper and introduces definitions such as "voter ballot security" and "voter intent standard." The legislation emphasizes the importance of training for election officials and requires that all election materials be prepared for manual counting. It also stipulates that discrepancies in ballot counting must be reported and investigated, with provisions for declaring affected election results null and void if necessary. The act is set to take effect for all elections in Wyoming after January 1, 2026.