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ID H0310

Bill

Status

Passed

3/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 34-901 to require county clerks to implement anti-fraud measures on all election ballots, with measures tested and verified before each election and reported to the county board of canvassers.

  • Counties using voting machines must employ at least one anti-fraud measure: unique barcode/QR code identifiers (randomly generated, non-sequential, never linked to voter identity), watermarked paper, election-specific hologram designs, security paper that reveals copies, or "Official Election Ballot" stamps.

  • Counties hand counting votes must stamp or print "Official Election Ballot" along with the election date on each ballot when issued to the voter.

  • County clerks must maintain documentation of security measures taken and the chain of custody for all ballots.

  • Declared an emergency measure, effective July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to require certain anti-fraud measures to be employed to ensure election ballots are secure.

ELECTIONS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 17, 2025 Session Law Chapter 88 Effective: 07/01/2025

3/17/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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