Voting by mail: identification envelopes.

Summary

The bill adds a rule that any hole, window or cut in a voter’s identification envelope must be at least 0.5 inch from any part of the ballot where a vote is marked. It applies to all elections beginning on Jan. 1, 2028 and orders the Secretary of State to set detailed standards. Local election offices may be reimbursed by the state for any costs the rule creates.

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Hearings

• Elections Committee Hearing
  Elections · Mar 25, 2026
• Elections
  Elections · Mar 25, 2026

History

1. Apr 28, 2026From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
2. Mar 25, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.
3. Mar 2, 2026Referred to Com. on ELECTIONS.
4. Feb 18, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.
5. Feb 17, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• DeMaio · sponsor

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