HB 1220 — Absentee voting.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1220 do?

Requires all absentee ballot applications sent by an entity other than the county clerk's office to have a disclaimer that the application was sent unsolicited and to list the organization responsible for sending the application. Provides that an agency of the state or a political subdivision may not provide an individual with an application for an absentee ballot unless requested by the individual. Provides that an absentee ballot application must request that the applicant include: (1) the last four digits of the applicant's Social Security number; and (2) one of the following: (A) The applicant's Indiana driver's license number. (B) The applicant's Indiana identification card number for nondrivers. (C) The unique identifying number assigned to the applicant's voter registration record in the computerized list. Requires a county election board to deny an absentee ballot application if the county election board cannot match at least one of the numbers with the applicant's voter's registration record. Provides that under certain circumstances, a person is entitled to vote by absentee ballot by mail if the person is unable to vote: (1) during the period of time a voter may vote by absentee ballot in person before the absentee voter board; (2) on election day; or (3) on election day during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open. (Current law provides that under certain circumstances, a person is entitled to vote by absentee ballot by mail if the person is unable to vote on election day or on election day during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open.) Requires that voting before an absentee voter board at the circuit court clerk's office or at a satellite office be referred to as "early voting" on all forms prescribed by the election division and in all communications with voters. Makes conforming changes.

Who sponsors HB 1220?

HB 1220 is sponsored by Timothy Wesco (Republican).

What is the current status of HB 1220?

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Where can I track HB 1220?

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