SB 1054 Summary

• Extends the deadline for filing computer election programs with the Secretary of State from 10 days to 17 days before an election.

• Establishes a cure period allowing voters to correct inconsistent signatures on early ballots, with correction deadlines of the fifth business day after federal elections or the third business day after other elections.

• Extends the early ballot counting start date from 7 days to 14 days before election day.

• Requires live video recording with date and time indicators of all ballot custody in tabulation rooms for statewide, county, and legislative elections, with links posted to the Secretary of State's website.

• Mandates maintenance of chain of custody records for all election equipment and ballots from early voting through completion of provisional ballot tabulation.