HI HB2773

Allows certain incarcerated individuals who were Hawaii residents immediately prior to incarceration to vote in Hawaii elections exclusively by absentee mail-in ballot.

Permits incarcerated persons to vote unless they are serving sentences for Class A felonies, Class B felonies, Class C felonies for voter fraud, or violent crimes as defined in section 351-32.

Requires incarcerated voter registration applications to include the address or location of the applicant's last voluntary residence prior to incarceration.

Establishes that absentee mail-in ballot is the sole voting method for all incarcerated persons registered as Hawaii residents, with provisions allowing the chief election officer to adopt rules for special ballot preparation to comply with correctional facility regulations.

Maintains restrictions on incarcerated persons becoming candidates for or holding public office, and clarifies that persons on probation or parole may vote unless sentenced for voter fraud.