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Ballot Harvesting Prohibition
Ballot Harvesting Prohibition
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Summary

Bill Description

AN ACT relating to elections; prohibiting a person from delivering ballots of other electors to the county clerk; providing exceptions; specifying that ballots shall not be tabulated as specified; providing a penalty; and providing for an effective date.

 


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This legislative amendment to Wyoming Statutes W.S. 22-9-113 and 22-26-101 strengthens the integrity of absentee voting by establishing clear guidelines for ballot delivery and introducing accountability measures. Effective immediately upon enactment, it ensures secure handling of ballots while accommodating vulnerable populations, such as those in residential care facilities, promoting trust and fairness in the electoral process.

Under subsections (a) and (b), ballots can be mailed or delivered only by the elector themselves, immediate family members, or authorized residential facility employees. This focused approach minimizes risks of unauthorized handling, safeguarding the chain of custody and ensuring ballots reach clerks directly from trusted sources.

Subsection (d) mandates that ballots delivered in violation are not tabulated if detected early, with clerks notifying affected electors to allow corrections. This proactive measure protects legitimate votes while deterring misconduct.

This bill exemplifies Wyoming's commitment to election security and accessibility, balancing rigorous safeguards with compassionate provisions for at-risk voters. By clarifying delivery rules and enhancing accountability, it reduces potential for fraud, boosts public confidence in absentee voting, and streamlines administrative processes for clerks. Ultimately, it strengthens democracy by ensuring every vote is cast and counted fairly, supporting a more resilient and trustworthy electoral system for all Wyoming residents.

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Failed Introduction 39-23-0-0-0
Yea: Allemand; Andrew; Angelos; Banks; Bear; Brady; Bratten; Brown; Campbell; Geringer; Guggenmos; Haroldson; Heiner; Hoeft; Johnson; Kelly; Knapp; Lawley; Lien; Locke; Lucas; McCann; Neiman; Ottman; Pendergraft; Riggins; Rodriguez-Williams; Schmid; Singh; Smith; Strock; Styvar; Tarver; Washut; Wasserburger; Webb; Webber; Wharff; Winter

Nay: Brown, L.; Byron; Campbell, E.; Chestek; Clouston; Connolly; Davis; Erickson; Filer; Fornstrom; Harshman; Jarvis; Larsen; Larson; Nicholas; Posey; Provenza; Sherwood; Storer; Thayer; Williams; Wylie; Yin
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