AR HB1039

Changes the deadline for in-person absentee ballot applications and delivery from "Friday before election day" to "day before election day," extending the window for voters, designated bearers, and administrators

Maintains the 7-day mail deadline for absentee ballot applications to be received by the county clerk's office

Removes the option for registered voters, designated bearers, or administrators to deliver ballots by the Friday before election day, consolidating delivery methods

Preserves the election day deadline (7:30 p.m.) for designated bearers, administrators, or authorized agents of medically unable voters to deliver ballots

Allows voters to personally deliver their ballots to the county clerk's office until close of business the day before the election (changed from Friday before)