HB 1225

Bill Subjects

Crimes And Offenses Generally Elections Generally Elections, Absent Voters Elections, Conduct Of Elections Elections, Precincts And Precinct Committeemen

Abstract

Requires the interim study committee on elections to study all issues relating to making voting by absentee ballot by mail as secure as in-person voting. Provides that a county election board may provide the training required for poll workers in person, online, through video presentation, or by any combination of these formats. Standardizes language regarding who can receive election supplies for a precinct. Provides that a person providing an absentee ballot application form to an individual may not highlight, emphasize any language, or otherwise make marks on the provided absentee ballot form that might prompt or confuse a voter regarding the information the voter should supply in filling out the absentee ballot application. Provides that a county election board may not permit the use of drop boxes to receive absentee ballots. Provides that the following is a Level 6 felony: (1) Casting a ballot in an Indiana election and later casting another ballot in the same Indiana election with the intent that both ballots be counted. (2) Casting a ballot for a federal office in an Indiana election and during the same general election also casting a ballot for the same federal office in another state with the intent that both ballots be counted. Enhances the crime of battery if the victim is an election worker. Repeals a statute relating to absentee ballot drop boxes.