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Voter Registration
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Online, by mail, and in person. | Absentee ballot applications could be accepted by fax or by email. | No Legislative Activity |
| Deadline | Thirty (30) days before election. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Automatic | No | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Same Day | No | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
Absentee Ballot Application
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excuse | No excuse required | No Change | HB 387 Lines 2961 - 2973 IN HOUSE Eliminates no-excuse mail-in voting and allows it only for disability, illness, absence, or unsentenced incarceration. |
| Automatic | No | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Deadline | Noon three days before the election | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Valid for X# of Cycles | Same cycle only | No change | No Legislative Activity |
Absentee Ballot Return (other than by mail)
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voter ID | Driver's license number or social security number | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| In Person | Yes | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Drop Box | Not mentioned by statutes | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Return Deadline | Must be received by ten days after the election. | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
Ballot Harvesting
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibited | No | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Limited 3rd Party | Family member | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Paid Political Operatives | Not allowed | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
Early Voting
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Mail | Yes | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| In Person | Yes | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
Voter Identification - Absentee Ballot
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Verification | Yes | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Witness Statement | No | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Other | Driver's license number or social security number | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Cure Process | Up to 17 days after the election. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
Voter Identification - In Person
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo ID | Required | No Change | HB 387 Lines 224 - 243 IN HOUSE Requires expired or unexpired driver's license or state ID card issued by the DMV. HB 387 Lines 1555 - 1556 IN HOUSE Allows an unexpired passport to be used. |
| Other Options | Non-photo ID also allowed | No Change | HB 387 Lines 1081 - 1087 IN HOUSE Takes away ability to use out of state ID, military ID, or utility bills. |
| Provisional Ballots | Given if no ID | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
Voting Day
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours | 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Wait Time | Not mentioned | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Electioneering | 10 feet | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Other | - | - | - |
Voter Rolls
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Update Frequency | Updated continuously | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Voter Removal | Death or moving | No Change | No Legislative Activity |