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HB 2493

Requiring a person transmitting or delivering a ballot on behalf of another voter to include such person's driver's license number in the written statement on the ballot envelope.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Requires ballot delivery agents to provide their driver's license number on ballot envelopes, adding ID verification to existing ballot assistance procedures.

Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507
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Bill Summary · HB 2493

Legislative bill overview

HB 2493 requires anyone delivering a ballot on behalf of another voter to provide their driver's license number on the written statement that accompanies the ballot envelope. This applies to situations where voters use ballot delivery agents—commonly used during early voting, mail-in voting, or for voters with mobility limitations. The bill adds an identification requirement to the existing ballot delivery process.

Why is this important

Ballot delivery by authorized agents is a common practice that expands voting access for elderly, disabled, and working voters. This requirement could significantly increase administrative burdens and tracking of ballot handlers, potentially affecting voting accessibility. It also raises questions about data privacy and whether additional identification requirements could deter people from assisting voters.

Potential points of contention

  • Voting accessibility impact: Requiring ID numbers from delivery agents may discourage poll workers, family members, or volunteers from helping voters, potentially reducing voting access for those with mobility or transportation challenges
  • Data security and privacy: Collecting driver's license numbers on ballot envelopes creates detailed records linking specific individuals to ballot delivery, raising privacy concerns
  • Implementation complexity: County election offices would need new systems to verify, record, and store driver's license information, adding administrative costs and potential processing delays
  • Partisan concerns: Election security measures like this are often viewed through a partisan lens, with debates over whether they target legitimate voting assistance or address genuine fraud risks

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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