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.

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.