H.B. 738 Summary

• Amends Section 11-107, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to add specific provisions for voters with special needs regarding electronic ballot transmission

• Allows voters with special needs to request electronic transmission of ballots at any time (removing the five-day restriction that applies to other voters)

• Requires that electronic authentication for voters with special needs not include a handwritten signature or waiver of secrecy requirement

• Permits voters with special needs to return completed ballots by electronic transmission, mail, personal delivery to deposit locations, or voter service centers without requiring a handwritten signature or secrecy waiver

• Takes effect upon approval