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HF 2165·IA·house

A bill for an act relating to the casting of ballots by absent voters.

In CommitteeFiled Jan 26, 2026
Sponsor: GOLDING
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Introduced, referred to State Government.

Jan 26, 2026

Summary

The bill requires every absentee ballot to be sent and returned in a series of numbered envelopes, with a signed affidavit confirming the voter’s identity. Voters must return the sealed ballot to the state commissioner by the day before the election, and the commissioner must mail the ballot within 24 hours of the request. The changes are meant to tighten security and speed up processing of absentee votes.

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