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HB 7979 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Amends the procedures for the marking and certification of mail ballots by prohibiting anyone but the voter or certain persons close to the voter from handling the mail ballot.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 27, 2026
Last action
Mar 26, 2026 — 03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Jenni Furtado D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled