HB488

Allowing a disabled voter to electronically return a ballot

Failed·5/22/25
Introduced Text

Allows disabled voters to return ballots electronically in federal elections starting in 2026.

Montana HB488 amends election laws to allow disabled voters to return their ballots electronically in federal primary and general elections starting in November 2026. The bill requires election administrators to provide an electronic ballot and instructions to disabled voters upon request. Voters must return their ballots electronically using an encrypted system approved by the secretary of state. The bill mandates that at least three election officials participate in transcribing the electronic ballot to a standard ballot.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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31 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 28, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

Feb 21, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

(S) 2nd Reading Indefinitely Postponed