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Voter Registration
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Online, by mail, and in person at the voter registration office. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Deadline | Twenty-two (22) days before any election. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Automatic | Yes | 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 | HB1888 PASSED Removes the restriction that a person may not vote by mail for one's first election. |
| Automatic | No | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Deadline | Noon the Saturday before any election. | Extended to 2:00 the day before election day. | 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 | Not required | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| In Person | Yes | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Drop Box | Not mentioned in statutes. | Ballot drop boxes used widely. | SB1245 PASSED Establishes drop boxes by statute. |
| Return Deadline | 7:00 PM on Election Day | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
Ballot Harvesting
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibited | No | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Limited 3rd Party | Anybody designated by the voter. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Paid Political Operatives | Not specified | 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 | Required | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Other | - | - | - |
| Cure Process | Not Specified | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
Voter Identification - In Person
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo ID | Yes | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Other Options | Utility bill or any government documentation. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Provisional Ballots | Not given | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
Voting Day
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Wait Time | Not specified | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Electioneering | 40 Feet | No Change | HB1921 PASSED Changed to 150 feet |
| Other | - | - | - |
Voter Rolls
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Update Frequency | Sixty (60) days before any election. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Voter Removal | Moving, dead, or found not to be a citizen. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |