SB 1571 Summary

• Requires all ballot drop boxes in Arizona to accept only one ballot at a time and no more than seven ballots in a single batch from one person.

• Mandates ballot drop boxes log each ballot receipt and generate paper receipts specifying the number of ballots accepted from each person.

• Requires functioning cameras or video recorders on all ballot drop boxes to photograph or record each person depositing ballots, linking images to deposited ballots and retaining both as official election records.

• Prohibits ballot drop boxes from accepting ballots if the camera or video recorder malfunctions until the equipment operates normally again.

• Appropriates unspecified funds from the state general fund for fiscal year 2021-2022 to the Secretary of State to procure, install, operate, and maintain 24-hour photo and video surveillance for each ballot drop box in the state.

• Prohibits voted early ballots from being mailed to the county recorder and requires hand delivery only.