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AZ SB1791
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Priya Sundareshan
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AI Summary
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Removes the prohibition on collecting voted early ballots from another person, allowing voters to give their completed ballot to any person for delivery to a polling place, drop box, election official, or postal service.
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Maintains the prohibition on collecting unvoted (blank) early ballots, with exceptions for family members, household members, and caregivers.
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Eliminates required voter instruction language warning that only family members, household members, or caregivers may handle or return another person's ballot.
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Beginning in 2026, updates mail ballot instructions to specify three delivery methods: county recorder office, any county polling place, or presenting valid ID at a polling place.
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Retains criminal penalties (class 5 and 6 felonies) for ballot fraud activities including buying/selling ballots, misrepresenting oneself as an election official, and failing to deliver collected ballots to proper authorities.
Legislative Description
Ballot delivery; collection.
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/9/2026