Election Law - Absentee Ballots - State and Federal Requirements

Engrossed on 4/10/26

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From the Legislature

Requiring the State Board of Elections and each local board of elections to refer to absentee ballots that are delivered to a voter by the Internet as "print-at-home ballots" in all communications with voters and the general public; providing that absentee ballots are considered timely and may be counted under certain circumstances; prohibiting absentee ballots that are not timely from being counted; and establishing requirements regarding absentee ballots that apply if federal law or a federal court set certain timeliness requirements.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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38 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25

1:00 PM

House Government, Labor, and Elections Hearing