Iowa HF188 mandates automatic mailing of absentee ballots 45 days before an election and electronic confirmation of receipt.

Iowa HF188 revises absentee ballot procedures by requiring county commissioners to automatically mail absentee ballots to all registered voters 45 days before an election. The bill also mandates electronic confirmation of the receipt of returned absentee ballots. Previously, registered voters had to submit an application to receive an absentee ballot, and commissioners could mail ballots no earlier than 20 days before the election. The new law applies to all elections taking place on or after July 1, 2025.

Iowa HF188 mandates automatic mailing of absentee ballots 45 days before an election and electronic confirmation of receipt.

Iowa HF188 revises absentee ballot procedures by requiring county commissioners to automatically mail absentee ballots to all registered voters 45 days before an election. The bill also mandates electronic confirmation of the receipt of returned absentee ballots. Previously, registered voters had to submit an application to receive an absentee ballot, and commissioners could mail ballots no earlier than 20 days before the election. The new law applies to all elections taking place on or after July 1, 2025.