Extending the time period for delivery of an absentee ballot...
Extending the time period for delivery of an absentee ballot from 5:00 p.m. to the close of the polls.
HB136 is a bill proposing to extend the deadline for delivering absentee ballots from 5:00 p.m. to the close of the polls. This means that voters would have more time to ensure their absentee ballots are submitted before the polls close.
This bill would impact all voters who use absentee ballots, potentially making it easier for them to vote by allowing them more time to deliver their ballots.
The bill was introduced on January 6, 2025, and it has recently been deemed "inexpedient to legislate" by a House motion, meaning it is unlikely to pass. The House Majority Committee also reported that it is inexpedient to legislate on February 14, 2025. A minority committee report suggested it ought to pass. The bill is currently in the legislative process, but it faces challenges moving forward.
