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AZ SB1570

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Townsend

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits internet access on voting equipment used at polling places and voting centers, with exceptions for electronic pollbooks used to check in voters and verify identification.

  • Requires accessible ports on polling place equipment to be locked with tamper-proof seals and logged in chain of custody documents when accessed or broken.

  • Mandates chain of custody documentation for all tabulation equipment at central counting centers, with every person delivering, receiving, using, or returning equipment having their name and signature recorded.

  • Requires two observers from different political parties to be present at all times when removable storage devices containing election data are inserted, removed, or transported, and prohibits sole custody by one person.

  • Requires continuous video recording of all counting center activities to be posted on the county website and establishes Class 2 misdemeanor penalties for knowing violations of these provisions.

Legislative Description

Election equipment; security; results; tabulation

Conduct Of Elections

Last Action

Senate third reading FAILED voting: (14-15-1-0)

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules2/1/2022
Government Institutions2/1/2022

Full Bill Text

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