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AR HB1925

Bill

Status

Passed

4/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Howard Beaty

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires absentee ballot voter statements to be witnessed by at least one individual who is 18 years of age or older

  • Exempts certain voters from the witness requirement: those with illness or physical disability, residents of long-term care or residential facilities, those observing religious disciplines or holidays, and active-duty military members (or their spouses/dependents) residing outside the county

  • Adds witness signature fields to the voter statement form requiring printed name, signature, and mailing address

  • Updates the voter statement to include perjury penalties of up to $10,000 fine or up to 10 years imprisonment, or both, for providing false information

  • Approved April 17, 2025 as Act 846 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend The Law Concerning Absentee Ballots; To Amend The Absentee Ballot Voter Statement; And To Require A Witness For The Signature Of An Absentee Voter Statement.

Last Action

Notification that HB1925 is now Act 846

4/17/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs4/7/2025
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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