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HB 1359

Scanning ballots.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Gaskill and 2 co-sponsors

HB 1359 modifies Indiana ballot scanning procedures, potentially affecting election security, accuracy verification, and county-level administration costs.

Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
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Bill Summary · HB 1359

Legislative bill overview

HB 1359 appears to address procedures for scanning ballots in Indiana elections. Without access to the full bill text, the specific provisions—whether they concern ballot scanning equipment, verification processes, timing, or security measures—cannot be detailed here. The bill was recently introduced and referred to the Elections and Apportionment Committee for initial review.

Why this is important

Ballot scanning procedures directly affect election accuracy, security, and voter confidence. Changes to how ballots are scanned can influence everything from tabulation speed to audit capabilities and the detection of voting irregularities. These procedural standards are fundamental to election administration.

Potential points of contention

  • Equipment standards and vendor requirements – Questions about which scanning technology is approved, whether upgrades are mandated, and associated costs to counties
  • Chain of custody and security protocols – Concerns about ballot handling procedures before, during, and after scanning, and verification safeguards
  • Voter verification mechanisms – Debate over whether voters can see and confirm their scanned ballots and how discrepancies are resolved

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

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