AZ SB1247

Removes requirement that voter instructions include warnings about unlawful ballot handling and collection under section 16-1005.

Clarifies that voters may deliver their own voted early ballot to another person to deliver to a polling place, ballot drop box, election official, United States postal service, or other entity allowed by law to transmit mail.

Redefines "collects" to mean gaining possession or control of an early ballot, narrowing the scope of prohibited ballot collection conduct.

Maintains criminal penalties for unlawful ballot collection while creating exception for family members, household members, and caregivers who collect unvoted early ballots.

Adds definitions for "caregiver," "family member," "household member," and "collects" to clarify who may handle ballots and what conduct constitutes ballot collection.