Bill
S 6995
Overview: Bill Number: S 6995, Title: Relates to voting by mail and early voting, Status: COMMITTED TO RULES, Introduced: March 28, 2025Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this
Overview: Bill Number: S 6995, Title: Relates to voting by mail and early voting, Status: COMMITTED TO RULES, Introduced: March 28, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to expand and enhance voting options for residents, including by-mail and early in-person voting. The intent is to increase voter participation and accessibility, particularly in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the state to offer no-excuse absentee/mail-in voting for all elections
- Mandates a minimum of 15 days of early in-person voting, including weekends
- Establishes secure ballot drop box locations for voters to submit mail-in ballots
- Extends the deadline for receipt of mail-in ballots to 10 days after Election Day
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- All registered voters in the state will have greater flexibility and options for casting their ballots
- Election officials and local governments will need to implement the new voting procedures and infrastructure
- Increased voter participation may impact election outcomes and the political landscape
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been committed to the Rules committee for further consideration. If enacted, the new voting provisions would take effect for all elections held after January 1, 2026.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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