Indiana HB1359 specifies procedures for scanning optical scan ballot cards during early voting and on election day without using secrecy envelopes.

Indiana HB1359 amends the Indiana Code to allow certain counties to scan voted optical scan ballot cards during early voting and on election day without using secrecy envelopes. This bill specifies a process for absentee voting, including the handling of absentee ballots, the use of electronic poll books, and the counting of absentee ballot votes. It also details the requirements for absentee voter boards and the procedures for processing absentee ballots. Effective July 1, 2026.

Indiana HB1359 specifies procedures for scanning optical scan ballot cards during early voting and on election day without using secrecy envelopes.

Indiana HB1359 amends the Indiana Code to allow certain counties to scan voted optical scan ballot cards during early voting and on election day without using secrecy envelopes. This bill specifies a process for absentee voting, including the handling of absentee ballots, the use of electronic poll books, and the counting of absentee ballot votes. It also details the requirements for absentee voter boards and the procedures for processing absentee ballots. Effective July 1, 2026.