2025 bills / H.B. 213

H.B. 213 Voting Revisions (2025)

Did not passWritten by Rep. Rex P. Shipp

What this bill does

According to the official description, this bill:

defines terms
provides that, beginning in 2026:
elections will be conducted both in person and by mail, rather than primarily by mail
a ballot will only be mailed to a voter who requests mailing or who is covered by the Uniform Military and Overseas Voters Act
provides that a voter may request to receive a ballot by mail in 2026 and beyond by making the request to a poll worker at the time the voter votes in person, making the request in a voter registration form, or making the request by submitting a separate form
modifies voter registration forms, and temporarily modifies a ballot return envelope, to permit a voter to request a mailed ballot in future elections using those documents
provides that, beginning in 2026, a ballot will not be mailed to a voter if the voter:
requests that a ballot not be mailed
does not indicate a desire to receive a ballot when asked in person or via a form; or
fails to vote in a regular general election
subject to certain exceptions relating to military and overseas voters, provides that, for a ballot to be valid, the ballot must be received before the close of polls on the day of the election
establishes requirements for notifying active voters of the requirement to request a mailed ballot for future elections
provides that a request to receive a mailed ballot must be remade if a voter fails to vote in a regular general election
makes technical and conforming changes

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