HB1166

Elections.

Introduced·1/5/26
Intr Text

Indiana HB1166 mandates all elections use hand-marked paper ballots, prohibits absentee voting except for specific groups, and establishes an.

Indiana HB1166 outlines stringent election procedures, mandating that all elections in Indiana use secure, hand-marked paper ballots designed and made in Indiana. The bill specifies that these ballots must be embellished with a distinctive watermark and serialized numerically, prohibiting any other voting method. It mandates that ballots be counted by hand starting at 7 a.m. on election day. The bill also restricts absentee voting to specific groups, including military members, individuals with disabilities, and those required to work during polling hours.

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Where it stands

Current
Elections and Apportionment Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 5

House

Authored by Representative Sweet

Jan 5

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and Apportionment