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OH SB184

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Niraj Antani

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Origin

Senate

135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

AI Summary

  • Amends Ohio Revised Code section 3509.05 to prohibit boards of elections and the Secretary of State from permitting absent voter's ballots to be returned to outdoor receptacles.

  • Eliminates provisions allowing boards of elections to place secure receptacles outside their offices for ballot collection, including requirements for video surveillance, bipartisan handling, and daily collection procedures.

  • Restricts absent voter's ballot returns to mailing to the board's office or personal delivery to the board's office by the elector or specified family members.

  • Removes reporting requirements for the Secretary of State to track ballots received through outdoor receptacles during the 45 days before through the day after elections.

  • Repeals the existing section 3509.05 of the Revised Code in its entirety.

Legislative Description

Prohibit use of outdoor receptacles for absent voters ballots

Elections

Last Action

Referred to committee: General Government

11/15/2023

Committee Referrals

General Government11/15/2023

Full Bill Text

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