HB 5807 Summary

• Extends the deadline for counting absent voter ballots from election day to 6 days after election day if the return envelope is postmarked on or before election day.

• Allows absent voter ballots without a postmark (or illegible postmark) to be counted if the voter submits a signed affidavit within 6 days after election day stating the ballot was completed and postmarked by election day.

• Requires city and township clerks to transmit results of absent voter ballots tabulated after election day to the county canvassers within 7 days after election day.

• Clarifies that absent voter ballots postmarked after election day or received more than 6 days after election day will not be counted.

• Updates statutory language by replacing "shall" with "must" throughout the election law sections governing absent voter procedures.