HB 2260 Summary

• Establishes procedures for absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to request voter registration and absentee ballot applications by mail or electronic means, with at least one electronic option designated by the Secretary of State.

• Requires election authorities to accept voter registration applications and absentee ballots from absent uniformed services and overseas voters regardless of paper or envelope type restrictions.

• Mandates printing and availability of absentee ballots for absent uniformed services and overseas voters no later than 45 days before general, primary, and special elections for federal office.

• Allows absent uniformed services and overseas voters to receive absentee ballots by electronic transmission if requested, and permits these voters to submit applications without a notarized oath.

• Requires the Secretary of State to establish a free access system allowing absent uniformed services and overseas voters to track whether their absentee ballot has been received by the election authority.